Lemon Salmon with Herbed Rice (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Seasoning

01 - Zest and juice from 2 lemons
02 - 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
03 - A small bunch of fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro)
04 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil
05 - Salt and freshly ground pepper

→ Fish

06 - 4 fresh salmon fillets (150g each)

→ Base

07 - 300g of long-grain or basmati rice

# Instructions:

01 - Cook the rice following the instructions on the package until it’s soft.
02 - Grate the zest of one lemon and squeeze out its juice. Mix both into the cooked rice along with finely chopped fresh herbs. Keep it warm.
03 - Sprinkle the fillets with the zest and juice from the second lemon, salt, pepper, and the minced garlic.
04 - Heat a skillet with the olive oil and cook the fillets for 4-5 minutes per side over medium heat.
05 - Spoon the herbed rice onto plates, place the salmon fillets on top, and garnish with fresh lemon slices.

# Notes:

01 - You can prepare this meal in advance up to the step where you cook the salmon.
02 - The rice can stay warm for about 30 minutes.

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