Pan-Seared Salmon on Garlic Veggie Rice Bowl
Indulge in a vibrant and nutritious meal with our Pan-Seared Salmon on Garlic Veggie Rice Bowl. This dish combines perfectly cooked salmon with flavorful garlic veggie rice, fresh spinach, and colorful cherry tomatoes, creating a delightful meal that’s both quick and satisfying. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this healthy recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at special occasions. The versatility of the ingredients allows you to customize the veggies based on your preferences or what you have on hand. Enjoy this beautifully presented dish that not only tastes amazing but also looks great on your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 salmon fillet (skin-on or skinless)
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillet with salt and cracked black pepper. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tsp of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Toss in chopped zucchini and cook for about 3 minutes before adding halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach until wilted.
- Stir in the cooked white rice into the sautéed veggies, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until everything is heated through.
- Serve the salmon on top of the garlic veggie rice bowl, adding a fresh squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 479
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg