Garlic Butter Salmon with Fluffy White Rice
Garlic Butter Salmon with Fluffy White Rice is a mouthwatering dish that elevates weeknight dinners into something special. This recipe features tender, pan-seared salmon fillets coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly complemented by light and fluffy white rice. In just a matter of minutes, you’ll have a gourmet meal that not only delights the palate but also impresses your guests with its elegant presentation. The combination of savory garlic and fresh lemon brings out the best in the salmon, making it a nutritious choice packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Whether it’s a casual family dinner or an elegant gathering, this dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (about 150-180g)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon wedge (for serving)
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions; fluff with a fork and keep warm.
- Pat the salmon fillet dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes; flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Spoon this mixture over the salmon.
- Serve the succulent salmon over the rice, garnished with parsley and a lemon wedge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (about 180g) with rice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg