Summer Salmon Over Cilantro-Lime Rice with Kale
Spice up your summer meal routine with this simple yet tasty salmon dish paired with zesty cilantro-lime rice and nutritious kale. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon lime juice separated
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1 tablespoon honey 21g
- 2 salmon fillets
- About ½ lb raw kale chopped
- 3-4 scallions diced
- 2 cups of cooked brown rice I use the 90 second bagged kind
- About ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tablespoon of lime juice with 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon of dried cilantro and a pinch of salt to make the marinade.4 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon dried cilantro, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 salmon fillets
- Pour the marinade over the salmon and let sit while preparing the rice.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. add the kale, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and a pinch or two of salt. Cook for about a minute until wilting.About ½ lb raw kale chopped, 4 tablespoon lime juice
- Add the scallions, brown rice, cilantro, remaining tablespoon of lime juice and another pinch of salt. Combine everything well allowing the flavors to merge.3-4 scallions diced, 2 cups of cooked brown rice, About ¼ cup fresh cilantro, Kosher Salt
- Heat a second skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Cook the salmon 2-3 minutes a side depending on thickness. After the first flip pour any leftover marinade over the fillets.
Nutrition
Calories: 676kcalCarbohydrates: 108gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 1220mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 7740IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 5mg
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