Blackened Salmon and Rice
Blackened Salmon and Rice is a gluten free and vegetarian recipe with 4 servings. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 257 calories, 7g of protein, and 3g of fat. A mixture of lemon, cayenne pepper, juice of lemon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 10 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 400 F. Cook the rice according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne, thyme, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt 2 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and add the lemon juice.
Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Working with 1 salmon fillet at a time, dip the top and bottom first in the lemon butter, then in the spices. Cook the salmon until blackened, 2 minutes per side.
Transfer to oven for 8 minutes. Stir the corn, parsley, and the remaining salt and butter into the rice.
Transfer the salmon and rice to individual plates and serve with the lemon wedges.