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Easy One Pot Salmon and Rice Recipe

One Pot Salmon and Rice is an easy, healthy dinner made with tender salmon fillets cooked directly over fluffy, lemon-infused rice. This simple one-pot meal delivers bold flavor with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 1 cup rice jasmine or long-grain
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil as needed

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
  3. Stir in rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, then bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Place salmon fillets on top of the rice.
  7. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until salmon is flaky.
  8. Remove from heat, fluff rice gently, and rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use brown rice for extra fiber but increase cooking time. Add vegetables like spinach or peas for more nutrition.