Herb Crusted Salmon With Lemon Dill Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Dill Rice is the perfect protein-packed lunch to elevate your day. This English-inspired dish combines tender salmon fillets coated with a fragrant mix of fresh dill, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. The salmon is seared to golden perfection and paired with aromatic basmati rice infused with lemon juice and Sichuan peppercorn oil for an extra layer of flavor. With only 35 minutes of cooking time, this recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or post-gym recovery sessions. The harmonious blend of zesty citrus and savory herbs creates a crowd-pleasing dish that’s both nutritious and delicious. Serve it warm and enjoy a wholesome meal that supports your health goals while delighting your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 Lemon - 1 Each
• 1 Bunch Fresh Dill (Bunch)
• NaN Tilda Long Grain Rice
• 230G Mowi Asc Scottish Salmon Fillets
• - Biona Capers In Olive Oil
• - Schwartz Flat Leaf Parsley
• 50G Black Garlic Cloves, 50G
• 210 Ml Sichuan Peppercorn Oil - Prickly Oil, 210Ml
• - Maldon Flakes Sea Salt
• 100G Rajah Black Pepper Ground 100G

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to warm it up.
2. 2. Finely chop the dill, parsley, and garlic cloves, and set them aside in a small bowl.
3. 3. Zest the lemon and mix it with the chopped herbs and garlic to create the herb crust for the salmon.
4. 4. Rub the herb mixture onto the salmon fillets evenly, pressing gently to adhere the mixture to the surface.
5. 5. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet and sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. 6. While the salmon is cooking, heat the remaining olive oil in another pan and sauté the cooked basmati rice for 2 minutes.
7. 7. Add the lemon juice, Sichuan Peppercorn Oil, and 100 ml water to the rice, stirring well to combine evenly.
8. 8. Season the rice with Maldon Flakes Sea Salt and Rajah Black Pepper Ground, adjusting to your taste preferences.
9. 9. Reduce the heat to low and let the rice simmer for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
10. 10. Turn off the heat and plate the rice evenly between two serving plates.
11. 11. Place the herb-crusted salmon fillets on top of the rice and garnish with a sprig of fresh dill.
12. 12. Serve the dish warm with an optional wedge of lemon for an extra citrus burst.