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How to Make an Easy Lemon Salmon Recipe

Laura Villanueva
ipe is the perfect easy lunch. I love how simple and quick this recipe comes together. I also love to make extra to have on hand as a quick lunch during the week.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Entrees
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound wild-caught sockeye salmon fillet
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups of water or broth of choice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup brown rice

SALMON SEASONING INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp lemon peel finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the brown rice and season with 1/4 tsp 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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Notes

Note: Please note ‘Tips’ above for suitable substitutions, storage advice, and more!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving
Keyword brown rice, healthy lemon salmon recipe, lemon salmon
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