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Description
Rice pilaf is a classic dish made of rice, spices, and vegetables. It's a versatile dish that can be paired with any protein, but it's particularly delicious when served with salmon. This recipe is easy to make and takes less than an hour to prepare. The combination of fluffy rice, tender vegetables, and flavorful spices makes this dish a winner.
Prep Time
The preparation time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.
Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is approximately 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the rice pilaf, you will need: - 1 cup long-grain rice - 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth - 1 small onion, chopped - 1 garlic clove, minced - 1 small carrot, chopped - 1 small celery stalk, chopped - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter - Salt and pepper, to taste - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin For the salmon, you will need: - 4 salmon fillets - Salt and pepper, to taste - 2 tablespoons olive oil
Equipment
- Large pot with lid - Large skillet - Baking sheet
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Rinse the rice in cold water and drain well. 3. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. 4. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 5. Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat with the oil and butter. 6. Add the broth, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cumin to the pot and stir well. 7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. 8. Simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. 9. While the rice is cooking, season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. 10. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 11. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. 12. Transfer the salmon fillets to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through. 13. Serve the salmon fillets with the rice pilaf.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled to serve four people. - You can use any type of broth you like, but chicken or vegetable broth will give the rice pilaf the most flavor. - If you don't have a large skillet, you can cook the salmon fillets in batches.
Nutrition Info
This recipe serves two people. Each serving contains approximately: - Calories: 600 - Total fat: 28g - Saturated fat: 5g - Cholesterol: 100mg - Sodium: 700mg - Total carbohydrate: 44g - Dietary fiber: 3g - Sugars: 3g - Protein: 42g
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to rinse the rice well before cooking to remove any excess starch. - You can add any vegetables you like to the rice pilaf, such as peas, bell peppers, or zucchini. - To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free broth.
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