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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Rice

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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Rice is a flavorful and nutritious dish featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets cooked in a rich lemon-garlic butter sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add salmon fillets, skin-side down, and sear for 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, sautéing for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Let simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Return salmon to the skillet and spoon the lemon garlic butter over the fillets to coat.
  7. Serve the salmon over a bed of rice, drizzled with extra sauce and garnished with parsley and lemon slices if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh salmon for best flavor, but frozen (thawed) works too.
  • Add steamed vegetables like broccoli or asparagus for a balanced meal.
  • Brown rice or quinoa can be used as a healthier grain option.
  • Adjust lemon to taste for a more or less tangy flavor.

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