This easy lemon grilled salmon recipe is the perfect easy lunch. I love how simple and quick this recipe comes together.
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Quick Recipe Facts
⏱️ Ready In: 30 minutes.
👩🍳 Skill Level: Easy.
🍋 Flavor: Bright, citrusy, savory, and warmly seasoned with earthy cumin.
🌿 Diet: Naturally gluten free and dairy free.
☀️ Best For: Weeknight dinners, balanced lunches, family meals, and protein-packed meal prep.
🥡 Make Ahead: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
🌀 Harmony Moment: A balanced plate of salmon, whole grains, beans, and vegetables that brings bright flavor and steady nourishment to your everyday rhythm.
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I also love to make extra to have on hand as a quick lunch during the week. This quick dinner recipe is something I cook at least twice a week. It takes almost no time to make and is nourishing for your body.
Why You'll Love This Lemon Salmon Recipe?
- Skin Loving Ingredients - Salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation in the body.
- Simple 30 Minute Recipe - Make a balanced dinner recipe with healthy fats, lean protein, and fiber rich carbs in only 30 minutes.
- Perfect Meal Prep Recipe - Prepare larger batches at the beginning of the week for a quick lunch or dinner.
This balanced plate will provide steady nourishment to your everyday rhythm.
🍣 Lemon Grilled Salmon Recipe is Healthy & Flavorful
Salmon is a great source of lean protein. The omega-3s are great for your skin too. This is because it helps reduce inflammation in the body.
Inflammation can lead to a breakdown in collagen and elastin, which keeps our skin looking so youthful.
Salmon is such a wonderful fish to customize with your favorite seasonings. The perfect easy lunch!
🧡 How to Make a Lemon Salmon With Brown Rice Recipe
Learn how easy it is to make a lemon salmon with a side of brown rice for a quick, healthy dinner tonight.
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How to Make an Easy Lemon Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon, fillets
- ½ cup black beans (Canned; rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups water (Can use vegetable broth instead)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ cup corn (Fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup brown rice
SALMON SEASONING INGREDIENTS:
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 2 teaspoon lemon, zest (Finely grated)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the brown rice and season with ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Reduce the heat to simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 30-35 minutes, and rice is tender. Remove from heat.
- Thaw the frozen corn by placing it in a strainer and running hot water over to thaw. Combine the corn, black beans, and rice. Set aside.
- Combine all the salmon seasoning ingredients. Set aside.
- Lightly coat each salmon fillet with coconut oil. Sprinkle each salmon fillet with the salmon seasoning.
- Heat one tablespoon of coconut oil in a 10-inch skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the fish and sear each side for 3 minutes, until the fish is opaque.
- Remove from heat and serve with brown rice.
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Lemon Salmon Recipe Key Nutrients
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❓ How Long Will This Simple Dinner Recipe Last?
You can store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I love to serve the leftovers for a quick lunch the next day.
You might also enjoy this seafood recipe: How to make healthy shrimp fried rice.
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