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One Pot Salmon And Rice

Pan-seared salmon finished on a bed of seasoned long-grain rice with bell peppers, onion, garlic and lemon — all cooked together in one skillet.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 teaspoonseasoning salt
  • 3 tablespoonsolive oil divided
  • 1 largeonion finely diced
  • 1 mediumgreen bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 mediumred bell pepper finely diced
  • 3 clovesgarlic minced
  • 1 cubechicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoonpaprika
  • 1 teaspoonturmeric
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cupslong grain rice rinsed
  • 3 cupschicken broth low sodium, or vegetable broth
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoonfresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • COOKLOVER Nonstick Saute Pan Induction Skillet with lid 9.5 inch – Black

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1 teaspoon seasoning salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet skin-side down if they have skin. Sear 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the same skillet.
  5. Add the finely diced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  6. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
  7. Add the rinsed 1½ cups long-grain rice, crumble in the 1 cube chicken bouillon, then add 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir for 1–2 minutes to coat and lightly toast the rice.
  8. Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and add the lemon zest. Stir once, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  9. Reduce heat to low, gently nestle the seared salmon fillets on top of the rice, cover the skillet, and cook undisturbed for 18–20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  10. Remove the lid, drizzle the juice of 1 lemon over the salmon and rice, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  11. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh parsley over the dish for garnish and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust Spice Levels:Feel free to tweak the amount of seasoning to suit your taste. If you like it spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a bit more paprika.
Choosing the Right Rice:Stick to long grain rice for the best results. Short grain or instant rice may become too mushy in this cooking process.
Salmon Skin:If your salmon fillets have skin, you can leave it on for cooking; it helps keep the salmon moist. It easily peels off after cooking if you prefer not to eat it.
Vegetable Variations:This recipe is versatile. Add vegetables like peas, carrots, or spinach for extra nutrition and color.
Broth for Flavor:Use a good quality chicken or vegetable broth for more depth of flavor. Low sodium broth is a healthier option and lets you control the saltiness better.