How to Make Baked Salmon with Tropical Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and healthy dinner option? Look no further than this Baked Salmon with Tropical Rice recipe. This dish is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for something savory, flavorful, and wholesome. The combination of tender, flaky salmon and fragrant, sweet tropical rice makes for a truly unforgettable meal. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a restaurant-worthy dish at home, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cracked coriander seed
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 (1 pound) fillet fresh salmon
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 mango, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon peel

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 37 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a shallow 9x13 baking dish.
  • Combine the coriander seed, brown sugar, and lemon-pepper seasoning in a small bowl, and blend well.
  • Place the salmon fillet skin side down in the prepared baking dish. Brush top and sides of fillet with the butter. Sprinkle the fish evenly with the coriander spice mixture, gently pressing it into the fish.
  • Stir the mango, cilantro, and lemon peel into the rice. Spoon the rice mixture around the fish in the baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2 inch thickness. Cut the fish into 4 pieces. Divide rice between 4 serving plates and place the fish on top.
  • Nutrition

    606 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 198mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 88g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 538mg