Best-Kept Secret Lemon-Dill Salmon with Herb Rice
Pan-seared salmon with a vibrant lemon-dill crust, served over fragrant rice infused with fresh herbs for a dish that’s consistently perfect. This American-inspired seafood recipe (low-carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (5 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 1 large, thinly sliced lemon
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup, jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium, minced shallot
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Stir remaining 1 tbsp dill into cooked rice. Remove salmon from skillet, arrange on rice, and drizzle with any pan juices. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
