Garlic Butter Salmon with Fluffy White Rice
Garlic Butter Salmon with Fluffy White Rice is a quick yet elegant dish that brings together the rich flavors of pan-seared salmon glazed in a savory garlic butter sauce, paired with fluffy white rice. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or an impressive gathering. With just 17 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can enjoy a nutritious and satisfying dinner that showcases the delightful combination of tender fish and aromatic rice. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with a lemon wedge, this dish not only tastes great but also looks stunning on any plate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (about 150-180g)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon wedge (for serving)
- 1 cup cooked white rice (jasmine or basmati)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions, fluffing it with a fork once done.
- Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Spoon this mixture over the salmon.
- Plate the salmon on a bed of rice, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with a lemon wedge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg