Description
Salmon broccoli rice cucumber plate brings together flaky fish, tender vegetables, and fluffy grains for a balanced weeknight dinner that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. The combination of protein, fiber, and fresh flavors makes it a simple meal you’ll want on repeat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cucumber, sliced
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 400F and position the rack in the center for even cooking.
- Arrange 2 salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil directly over each salmon fillet, coating the surface evenly.
- Squeeze half a lemon’s juice across the salmon, letting the citrus liquid cover the entire fish.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper carefully over both salmon pieces.
- Spread 1 cup broccoli florets around the salmon fillets on the same baking sheet.
- Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over broccoli and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for exactly 15-17 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- While salmon bakes, quickly slice 1 cucumber into thin rounds for your plate garnish.
- Plate ½ cup warm cooked rice as your base, then gently transfer the roasted salmon and broccoli on top.
- Arrange cucumber slices attractively around the salmon and serve immediately.
Notes
- Check salmon doneness by testing with a fork; it should flake easily and appear opaque throughout.
- For extra flavor, marinate salmon in garlic, herbs, or soy sauce for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure salmon reaches 145°F internal temperature for safe consumption.
- Swap white rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice to make the dish lower-carb or gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg