Baked Salmon and Rice

Name: Baked Salmon and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Brown Rice; 1 tsp Dried Basil; 1 tsp Dried Dill; 1 tsp Dried Rosemary; 1 tsp Dry Mustard; 1 tsp Lemon Pepper; 0.25 cup Orange Juice; 1 lb Salmon; 2.5 cups Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Low-FODMAP Halal 🕌Clean Eating Pescatarian 🐟

Baked Salmon and Rice pairs tender, flaky fish with hearty brown rice infused with dill, rosemary, basil, and a bright splash of orange juice. The citrus lifts the rich salmon while herbs add a fragrant, savory finish. Serve it as a wholesome weeknight dinner alongside steamed broccoli and carrots.

Prep10 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

In a saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add the rice and stir. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3

In a large pan, add just enough water to cover the bottom. Place the salmon in the pan, pink side up, and arrange the cooked rice around the outside of the salmon. Drizzle orange juice over the salmon and rice.
4

In a small bowl, mix dill weed, rosemary, basil, mustard, and lemon pepper, then sprinkle over the salmon and rice. Cover with aluminum foil.
5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the salmon is tender and flaky.