Lemon Saffron Salmon With Dill Rice Recipes

LEMON SAFFRON SALMON WITH DILL RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the four pieces of salmon in a baking dish; put 2 tbsp of olive oil or organic butter and season it with salt and ground pepper (red or black). Spread the minced garlic on both sides of the salmon.
• Crush 1 tsp. Saffron threads to turn it into powder. Add 1 tbsp + ½ tsp of warm water and stir it until there is an intense sunset orange hue; making sure that most of the saffron is dissolved.
• Slice 2 lemons in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl or cup that you have the stirred saffron. Pour the liquid over the salmon and turn it over to get the liquid on both sides. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• In the meantime that the salmon is being marinated, prepare the rice. Cut the 1 cup of dill leaves as small as possible, set aside for later use. Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold running water.
• Transfer the rice to a saucepan and add the remaining olive oil or butter (3 tbsp.), 1 tsp of salt, and 2 cups of room-temperature water. Stir the saucepan after. Bring the rice to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Make sure to stir occasionally until most of the water is absorbed and the rice has become mostly tender.
• Reduce the heat to low and cover the rice with the saucepan lid. Cook for 10-15 minutes until it becomes tender and fluffy. Let it sit for 5 minutes to cool down and it is ready to serve.
• As the rice is being prepared, start cooking the salmon. Turn the fillets until the interior is light pink. Cook for about 15 minutes on both sides.
• Cut the ¼ cup of parsley leaves. Spoon 1 cup of Greek yogurt into a bowl.
• The dish is ready to be served. Cut the remaining lemon into four slices and serve these wedges alongside the yogurt.

LEMON-SAFFRON SALMON WITH DILL RICE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Pat four 6-8 oz. skin-on salmon fillets dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Place in a large glass or ceramic baking dish; drizzle with 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil and season all over with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Rub salmon to coat and arrange skin side down.
• 2. Crush 1 tsp. saffron threads in a mortar and pestle (a small bowl and the handle of a wooden spoon also work well) until it's mostly powder (it's okay if it's not perfectly powdery). Transfer to a small bowl and pour in 1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. warm water. Stir until an intense sunset-orange hue and most of the saffron is dissolved (it will look like little crimson dots floating in an orange pool). Cut 2 lemons in half and squeeze juice into bowl, using your hand or a sieve to catch any seeds. Pour liquid over salmon, then turn fillets skin side up. Let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes or until you're at a stopping point with the rice.
• 3. While the salmon is marinating, make the rice. Using a chef's knife, finely chop 1 cup dill leaves with tender stems as small as possible; set aside. Place 1 cup high-quality basmati rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water, using your hand to agitate rice until water runs mostly clear. Shake off excess water.
• 4. Transfer rice to a small saucepan and add remaining 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and 2 cups room-temperature water; stir to combine with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and stir in reserved dill. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the water is absorbed and rice is mostly tender with a still-hard center, 5-8 minutes. (Taste a few grains to check!)
• 5. While the rice is cooking, cover saucepan lid with a kitchen towel, securing it at the top with a rubber band or an elastic so that it won't fall down. (A sheet or two of paper towels, making sure the sides won't drape down near any flames, will also work.)
• 6. Reduce heat to low. Cover rice with towel-lined lid and cook until tender and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and let sit, covered, at least 5 minutes or until ready to serve.
• 7. While the rice steams, cook the fish. Turn fillets skin side down and roast until exterior is opaque and interior is a light pink, 15-18 minutes.
• 8. Coarsely chop ¼ cup parsley leaves with tender stems. Cut remaining 1 lemon into quarters. Spoon 1 cup plain thick yogurt (such as labneh, skyr, or Greek) into a bowl.
• 9. Divide rice among plates and top with salmon; sprinkle parsley over. Serve with lemon wedges and yogurt alongside, as well as any leftover sauce in the baking dish.

GLAZED SALMON WITH DRIED CHERRY SAFFRON RICE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and place in broiler.
• In small saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine cranberry juice concentrate, cherry preserves, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer until preserves melt, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, season each salmon fillet with 1 teaspoon citrus herb seasoning. Remove the baking sheet from broil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place fillets skin side down on baking sheet. Broil for 6 minutes. Spoon glaze over each fillet, top each with an orange slice and broil for another 2 minutes.
• Serve glazed salmon fillets hot garnished with almonds.
• In a medium saucepan, heat chicken stock over medium-high heat to a simmer. Add, rice, salt, pepper and saffron.
• Bring to a boil. Stir in cherries. Cover and turn heat to low. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
• Fluff with fork to distribute saffron and cherries. Serve hot.

LEMON DILL SALMON FILLET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes and green beans, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Brush the shiny side of 2 large pieces of aluminum foil with 1 teaspoon olive oil each. Place salmon skin-side down in the center. Brush remaining olive oil and garlic over salmon. Sprinkle dill on top. Divide lemon slices over salmon; squeeze 1/2 lemon on top. Season with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/3 teaspoon salt.
• Cover salmon with 2 pieces of aluminum foil, shiny-side down. Roll aluminum foil inwards on all sides to create a pouch. Transfer pouches to a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Mix mayonnaise and capers together in a small bowl to make a tartar sauce. Stir in juice from 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Serve steamed potatoes, green beans, and tartar sauce alongside salmon.

SALMON WITH LEMON-DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• Place salmon, skin side down, on a broiler pan. Combine the butter, lemon juice, lemon zest and dill. Brush one-third of mixture over salmon. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with remaining butter mixture.

SALMON WITH LEMON AND DILL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
• Place salmon in the baking dish. Mix the butter and lemon juice in a small bowl, and drizzle over the salmon. Season with dill, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper.
• Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

LEMON RICE WITH CRISPY SALMON

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Add peas during the last minute of cooking; stir in half of the green onion, and lemon juice.
• Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, score skin side of salmon, slicing 1/2-inch (1 cm) across and about 1/4-inch (5 mm) deep; season all over with salt and pepper.
• In large, heavy-bottom skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook salmon skin side down for about 5 minutes or until skin is golden brown and crispy. Turn over; cook for 2 or 3 minutes or until fish is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Serve with rice and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with remaining green onion.
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SALMON WITH DILL SAUCE & LEMON RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., In a small saucepan, bring broth to a simmer; keep hot. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir until rice is coated, 1-2 minutes., Stir in 1/2 cup hot broth. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook and stir until broth is absorbed. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring until broth has been absorbed after each addition, until rice is tender but firm to the bite, and risotto is creamy. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest and pepper., Meanwhile, sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve with sauce and risotto.

LEMON-SCENTED SAFFRON RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and saffron and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice and stir to coat. Add stock and lemon juice; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, stir and cover. Let simmer until creamy and tender, stirring vigorously every 10 minutes, 20 to 25 minutes. Add lemon peel and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Stir vigorously until well combined.

SALMON WITH LEMON AND DILL

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray baking dish with cooking spray, or lightly coat with butter.
• Place salmon in baking dish.
• Mix the butter and lemon juice in a small bowl, drizzle over salmon.
• Season with dill, garlic powder, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
• Serves 4.