🐟🥒 Salmon with Cucumber Salad & Rice 🥒🍚
This delicious salmon dinner combines tender, flaky salmon with fluffy rice and a crisp, refreshing cucumber salad for a perfectly balanced meal. 🍋🌿 Every bite is savory, fresh, and satisfying!
Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners, easy meal prep, or a quick family meal. ❤️
🛒 Ingredients
For the Salmon:
2 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
For the Rice:
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water or broth
½ tsp salt
For the Cucumber Salad:
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
Salt and black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water. Add rice, water, and salt to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes, or until tender. Let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon dry. Rub with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cook the Salmon: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon for 4–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden and cooked through. Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, until it reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
4. Prepare the Salad: Combine sliced cucumber and red onion in a bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the fluffy rice between two plates or bowls. Add the salmon and cucumber salad. Garnish with fresh herbs and an extra squeeze of lemon.
⏱️ Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
💡 Pro Tips
Pat the salmon dry for a beautiful golden crust.
Use fresh lemon juice and dill for extra brightness.
Chill the cucumber salad for 10 minutes before serving for a refreshing crunch.
🍽️ Perfect For
Healthy lunches, high-protein dinners, meal prep, and easy family meals.
🥗 Nutrition Per Serving (Estimated)
🔥 Calories: 450 kcal | 💪 Protein: 35g | 🥑 Fat: 18g | 🍚 Carbs: 38g
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