Baked Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Herb Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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Tender salmon fillets baked with bright lemon and garlic flavors, served atop fluffy herb-infused rice for a light, wholesome meal. This seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon juice, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (5 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp lemon juice
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet and brush evenly with the lemon-garlic mixture. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: Meanwhile, rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Step 5: Remove rice from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill for fresh herb flavor.
Step 6: Serve baked salmon fillets on a bed of herb rice, spooning any remaining lemon-garlic juices from the pan over the top.