Salmon Rice Pilaf

This delightful salmon rice pilaf blends tender salmon with fluffy cooked rice to create a comforting and flavorful meal that is both easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy dinner at home. The dish offers a wonderful mix of sweet carrots and savory mushrooms alongside the mild sweetness of asparagus tips and the rich […]

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Prep
27m
Cook
45m
Total
1h 12m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Salmon Rice Pilaf

Ingredient Amount
salmon fillet 200g
black pepper salt 5g
light soy sauce 0.5 tbsp
rice 0.5 cup
carrot 0.5 as needed
button mushrooms 8 as needed
fresh shiitake mushrooms 3 as needed
asparagus tips 15 as needed
  • salmon fillet200g
  • black pepper salt5g
  • light soy sauce0.5 tbsp
  • rice0.5 cup
  • carrot0.5 as needed
  • button mushrooms8 as needed
  • fresh shiitake mushrooms3 as needed
  • asparagus tips15 as needed

Cooking StepsHow to cook Salmon Rice Pilaf step by step

  1. Salmon Rice Pilaf
    Step 1

    Prep: Remove mushroom stems. Marinate salmon with salt for at least 20 minutes. Julienne the carrot. Cut asparagus tips into sections.

  2. Salmon Rice Pilaf
    Step 2

    Sauté fresh shiitake, button mushrooms, and carrot with oil and cooking wine until softened.

  3. Salmon Rice Pilaf
    Step 3

    Add water and a splash of light soy sauce, simmer for 1–2 minutes. Add half a cup of rice, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cook for 11 minutes. Adjust timing based on when the water is nearly absorbed. Meanwhile, pan-sear or air-fry the salmon and set aside.

  4. Salmon Rice Pilaf
    Step 4

    Place the asparagus tips and cooked salmon on top of the rice, cover and let steam for 3–5 minutes. Ready to serve.

Salmon Rice Pilaf

This delightful salmon rice pilaf blends tender salmon with fluffy cooked rice to create a comforting and flavorful meal that is both easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy dinner at home. The dish offers a wonderful mix of sweet carrots and savory mushrooms alongside the mild sweetness of asparagus tips and the rich […]

Ingredients

  • 200g salmon fillet
  • 5g black pepper salt
  • 0.5 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup rice
  • 0.5 as needed carrot
  • 8 as needed button mushrooms
  • 3 as needed fresh shiitake mushrooms
  • 15 as needed asparagus tips

Instructions

  1. Prep: Remove mushroom stems. Marinate salmon with salt for at least 20 minutes. Julienne the carrot. Cut asparagus tips into sections.

  2. Sauté fresh shiitake, button mushrooms, and carrot with oil and cooking wine until softened.

  3. Add water and a splash of light soy sauce, simmer for 1–2 minutes. Add half a cup of rice, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cook for 11 minutes. Adjust timing based on when the water is nearly absorbed. Meanwhile, pan-sear or air-fry the salmon and set aside.

  4. Place the asparagus tips and cooked salmon on top of the rice, cover and let steam for 3–5 minutes. Ready to serve.

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