Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Healthy One Pot Salmon and Rice (35-Minutes)

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A quick and healthy one-pot meal featuring tender salmon, fluffy rice, and vegetables, perfect for a balanced weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Add broccoli, carrots, and peas. Stir gently.
  8. Place salmon fillets on top of the rice mixture. Cover and cook for another 10-12 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and rice is tender.
  9. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
  10. Serve warm directly from the pot.

Notes

  • You can substitute brown rice, but increase the cooking time and liquid slightly.
  • Feel free to use other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
  • Use skinless salmon for easier serving and even cooking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg