Seared Salmon with Rice & Arugula Tomato Salad
Enjoy this Seared Salmon with Rice & Arugula Tomato Salad recipe that’s delicious and easy to make. Try it today for a healthy meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (about 5–6 oz)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
- 1 cup cooked white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 cup arugula
- 6–8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp walnuts or sunflower seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillet with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and place the salmon skin-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a mixing bowl, combine arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- On a plate, serve the seared salmon alongside warm cooked rice and the arugula salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg