Rice with Salmon and Vegetables
This rice with salmon and vegetables is an easy, delicious recipe packed with fresh, vibrant flavors. The combination of salmon, lemon, sautéed vegetables, cilantro, and olive oil creates a beautifully balanced and flavorful dish.
One of the best things about this recipe is that everything cooks at the same time, on different burners, so there is no waiting around between steps. While the rice cooks, you prepare the vegetables on one burner and the salmon in the air fryer. In about 30 minutes, you have a complete and satisfying meal ready to serve.
The rice is cooked with onion and leeks, while the vegetables are sautéed separately with carrots, peas, and zucchini. The salmon is cooked in the air fryer with fresh lemon, giving it a light, fresh flavor.
Once everything is cooked, combine the rice, vegetables, and salmon. And here is an important little tip: don’t forget to add a splash of soy sauce when you mix everything together. It brings all the flavors together and adds just the right amount of savory flavor.
If you like a little heat, finish the dish with a drizzle of Sriracha.
Total Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Rice with Salmon and Vegetables
Difficulty: Easy5
servings30
minutes40
minutes380
kcalIngredients
Salmon fillet
Rice
1 onion
1–2 leeks
Carrots, sliced
Green peas
Zucchini, diced
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Coriander seeds
Soy sauce
Extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh lemon
Salt and black pepper
Sriracha, optional
Directions
- Cook the rice: Sauté chopped onion and leek in a little olive oil. Add the rice and cook according to the package directions, about 20 minutes, until tender. Set aside.
Sauté the vegetables: In a separate pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil. Add the onion, leek, carrots, peas, and zucchini. Sauté until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Add the coriander seeds, a splash of soy sauce, and fresh cilantro. Stir well and cook for another minute or two.
Cook the salmon: Place the salmon in the air fryer. Season with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Air fry until cooked through and lightly golden. Break the salmon into large pieces. - Combine everything: Add the cooked rice to the sautéed vegetables and gently mix. Fold in the salmon pieces, being careful not to break them up too much.
Make it spicy: Drizzle with Sriracha if you like a little heat. Finish with fresh lemon juice and cilantro.
Notes
- A colorful and healthy rice with salmon and vegetables recipe made with fresh zucchini, carrots, peas, leeks, cilantro, and a touch of soy sauce. The salmon is cooked in the air fryer with lemon for an easy, flavorful meal ready in about 30 minutes.
