Lemon Rice With Crispy Salmon

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"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."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. Cook rice according to package directions. Add peas during the last minute of cooking; stir in half of the green onion, and lemon juice.
2. 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.
3. 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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