Crispy Rice Salmon
Crispy Rice Salmon is a culinary delight that elevates your dining experience with minimal effort. This dish features succulent salmon fillets seared to perfection and served atop a crunchy layer of golden rice, finished with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice and sprinkled with fragrant dill. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this recipe is quick, easy, and guarantees an unforgettable flavor combination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down in the hot skillet.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then carefully flip using a spatula.
- Add the cooked rice around the salmon in the pan. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with dill. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until heated through.
- Press down on the rice gently with a spatula for extra crunchiness as it cooks.
- Serve the salmon atop the crispy rice, garnished with additional dill if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg