Sumac Salmon with Golden Rice
Sumac Salmon with Golden Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms your dining experience into something extraordinary. The crispy salmon, seasoned with tangy sumac, pairs perfectly with fluffy golden basmati rice infused with saffron and spices. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe will impress your guests while being quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tsp sumac spice
- 1 cup golden basmati rice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until clear. In a medium pot, combine the rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, pat salmon dry and season both sides with olive oil, sumac, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Carefully flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
- In the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic around the salmon and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork and mix in chopped parsley if desired. Serve salmon on a bed of golden rice and garnish with more parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the salmon in sumac and lemon juice before cooking. Feel free to substitute salmon with trout or chicken; adding vegetables like spinach can boost nutrition.