PAN-SEARED CHILI SALMON

Pan-Seared Chili Salmon image

I adapted this recipe from a restaurant dish we had years ago and it remains a regular in our meal rotation. With shortcuts like peeled baby carrots and instant brown rice, it's ready in 30 minutes from start to finish! -Cheryl Herrick, Burlington, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups fresh baby carrots
1 cup instant brown rice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

Place carrots in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 12 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the rice, broth and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes., Combine chili powder and salt; rub over salmon. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook salmon in oil over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Remove rice from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In a small bowl, combine the carrots, parsley, butter and remaining pepper. Serve with salmon and rice.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.