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salmon fillets and garlic turmeric rice in a skillet.

One Pot Rice And Salmon

Ajoke
This one pot salmon and rice recipe is about to be your family favorite, just as you love my one-pot chicken and rice! This one is for my fish and rice lovers. The salmon is tender and beautifully cooked in one pan with fragrant garlic turmeric curry rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 421 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets you can use up to 6 fillets
  • 1½ cups white rice I used golden sella basmati rice and it cooks just like white long grain rice.
  • 2 teaspoons hot curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ cup onion
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley sub with cilantro
  • 3 cups water
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pat dry the salmon fillets, then place them on a flat plate. Add lemon pepper seasoning and smoked paprika to a small bowl and combine. Season the salmon with salt, then sprinkle the fish with the seasoning. Press the seasoning into the fish so that it adheres to the surface. Reserve the remaining seasoning for later.
    1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 4 salmon fillets
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add olive oil, then swirl it around to coat the pan. Add the salmon fillets skin side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and skin is crispy on the outside. Transfer the pan-seared salmon to a plate and set aside.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 salmon fillets
  • Wipe any black bits off the skillet, then go ahead and add the butter, then leave to melt. Add chopped onions and cook until soft, translucent and fragrant. Add curry powder, turmeric, red pepper flakes, the remaining salmon seasoning, garlic and ginger paste. Stir to combine and cook for about 30 seconds for the spices to bloom.
    2 teaspoons hot curry powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, ½ cup onion, 1 tablespoon garlic paste, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 2 tablespoons butter, Red pepper flakes
  • Add washed rice to the aromatics, followed by the chicken bouillon and salt to taste. Stir to combine.
    1½ cups white rice, 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder, salt to taste
  • Pour 3 cups of water over the rice and stir to combine, scraping off any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan simultaneously.
    3 cups water
  • Let the rice come to a rapid boil for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Place the salmon over the rice, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 15-18 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the water dries off.
  • Carefully remove the salmon from the rice and place it in a place. Sprinkle fresh parsley and stir to combine. Arrange salmon fillets on top of the rice in the pan. Cover the pan with a lid, remove the heat, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
    ⅓ cup fresh parsley sub with cilantro

Notes

Tips and variations
  • After you bring the rice to a boil, make sure to reduce the heat so that it gently simmers. This will prevent the rice from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • For added flavor, you can use coconut milk or a mixture of both instead of water to cook the rice.
  • Add in your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers, peas, or carrots, for a more colorful and nutritious dish.
  • If you're not a fan of spicy food, you can omit the red pepper flakes for a milder flavor.
  • Use different seasonings to suit your flavor profile.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 26gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 672mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 335IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg

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