A vibrant dinner plate featuring juicy garlic‑herb salmon, peppery arugula salad, and fluffy white rice.
2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 cups arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cooked white rice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: Parmesan shavings
1. Prepare rice according to package instructions; keep warm.
2. Whisk olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt & pepper; brush over salmon.
3. Heat nonstick skillet over medium; sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 min.
4. Flip salmon and cook 3–4 min more, until opaque.
5. Toss arugula and tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.
6. Plate rice, top with salmon, serve salad on the side. Garnish with Parmesan.
Don’t overcook salmon—ideal internal temp: 145 °F.
Let cooked salmon rest 2 min before serving.
Use quality extra‑virgin olive oil for best flavor.