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Buttery Herb Rice with Simple Oven-Baked Salmon

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course For Toddlers, Healthy, Main Dishes, Recipes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

Buttery Herb Rice

  • 1/2 cup dry white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • A squeeze of lemon juice (optional)

Oven-Baked Salmon

  • 1 large salmon filet
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Put your rice in a strainer and rinse the rice under cold water, making sure you move the rice around with your hands. Alternatively, you can pour the rice into the pot it’s going to cook in and rinse it 3 times, draining the water out every time. You want to water to be more clear than cloudy.
  • Dump your rice and chicken broth into a pot and cover. Bring to a boil for 1 minute, and then turn to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the rice starts to cook, place the salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Throw in the oven for 15-17 minutes, until the skin flakes off using a fork (that’s how you will know it’s done).
  • After 15 minutes, check the doneness of the rice. Keep it cooking for another 5 minutes if necessary. When it's done there should be no liquid left.
  • Take the rice off the heat and add the butter, parsley, salt and pepper. Squeeze some lemon juice on top if desired.
  • Mix together and serve warm with the salmon! For my 13-month-old, I shred the salmon up and mix it in with the rice. For myself, I simply put it on the side.
  • I love the addition of the lemon juice at the end - I squeeze or about a 1/2 teaspoon over each bowl.
  • Throw in an airtight container and put in the fridge within an hour of cooking if you plan on saving it. You can store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Enjoy!:)