Wild Rice Recipe To Go With Salmon
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Description
Wild rice is a nutritious and flavorful grain that pairs perfectly with salmon. This recipe is easy to make and takes only a few ingredients. The nutty and earthy flavor of wild rice complements the rich and buttery flavor of salmon. This dish is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.Prep Time
Preparation for this recipe takes only 10 minutes.Cook Time
Cooking time for this recipe is around 45 minutes.Ingredient
For this recipe, you will need:- 1 cup of wild rice
- 2 cups of water or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup of chopped onion
- 1/4 cup of chopped celery
- 1/4 cup of chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup of chopped mushrooms
- 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need:- A medium saucepan with a lid
- A knife
- A cutting board
- A spoon
Method
- Rinse the wild rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water.
- In a saucepan, combine the rinsed wild rice, water or chicken broth, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- While the rice is cooking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked wild rice to the skillet with the vegetables and stir until combined.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and stir.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with your favorite salmon dish.
Notes
- You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version of this recipe.
- You can add other vegetables or herbs to this recipe, such as bell peppers, garlic, or thyme.
- This recipe can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition Info
This recipe makes six servings. Each serving contains:- Calories: 150
- Total fat: 6g
- Saturated fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 240mg
- Total carbohydrate: 21g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to rinse the wild rice before cooking to remove any debris or dirt.
- You can use a rice cooker instead of a saucepan to cook the wild rice.
- If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley or other herbs.
- You can add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to the wild rice for extra flavor.
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