LEMON RICE WITH CRISPY SALMON

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This recipe from Minute Rice uses just three main ingredients, takes ten minutes to prepare, and can be on the table in just over a half-hour. One plus one plus one and you're done. Now, that's a weekday win.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (125 g) envelopes minute rice jasmine rice
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup sliced green onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 skin-on salmon fillets (5 to 6 oz/140 to 170 g each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Add peas during the last minute of cooking; stir in half of the green onion, and lemon juice.
  • Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, score skin side of salmon, slicing 1/2-inch (1 cm) across and about 1/4-inch (5 mm) deep; season all over with salt and pepper.
  • In large, heavy-bottom skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook salmon skin side down for about 5 minutes or until skin is golden brown and crispy. Turn over; cook for 2 or 3 minutes or until fish is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Serve with rice and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with remaining green onion.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.4, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 146.3, Sodium 561.8, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 70.9

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