Rice with Salmon Recipe

Rice, a cereal from Asia, is an easy-to-prepare ingredient whose use has spread too many countries around the world thanks to its marvelous versatility. In Spain and in Mediterranean cuisine, it is very common to prepare it with ingredients from the sea, such as fish or shellfish. At this article, we bring you a delicious salmon rice recipe that will satisfy all your cravings.

We have prepared it with few ingredients, trying to fill it with flavor and personality through the spices. However, you can always make it with a sauté of your favorite vegetables or add your favorite sauces. Read on and find out how to make salmon rice with these easy steps!

Ingredients to make Salmon Rice:

1. 1 cup of rice
2. 1 piece of red pepper
3. 1 piece of green pepper (Italian)
4. 4 cloves of garlic
5. 2 pieces of salmon loin (smoked or not)
6. 1 cup tomato (homemade or fried)
7. 1 tablespoon of seasonings (turmeric, parsley, sweet paprika)
8. 5 cups of water (1200 milliliters)
9. salt to taste
10. 1 cup of olive oil

How to make Salmon Rice:

• Cut the salmon into cubes. It should not have skin or bones. Booking.
• Tip: You can use smoked salmon, fresh or frozen.
• Cut the green and red bell pepper into strips. Cut the garlic into slices.
• Sauté the garlic in olive oil in a deep pot. Add the peppers and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
• Add the salmon cubes to seal them.
• When they are sealed, add the fried tomato. Next, add 5 cups of water.
• When the water begins to boil, add the salt and spices.
• Tip: You can substitute turmeric for saffron or food coloring.
• Put the rice in the pot with the boiling broth. Cook without stirring for 20 minutes over medium heat. If you want to make more rice, keep in mind that one bowl is equal to two handfuls of the cereal.
• When the rice with salmon is ready, let it rest for 5 minutes so that the flavors and ingredients settle. It will be sweet, without broth, but moist. Serve and enjoy!

Salmon recipes with rice

• As you have seen, salmon with rice is very easy to make. Also, if you prefer smoked salmon, the rice will be infused with a delicious smoky flavor that you will love. The truth is that there are many ways to vary this preparation. Choose your favorite and prepare a lunch that will leave you wanting to repeat.
• One of the best ways to vary rice with salmon is by preparing our salmon paella recipe. In it, we have added other ingredients such as prawns, fish broth and a vegetable stew.
• Speaking of vegetables, you can also make a salmon dish with rice and vegetables. You can take the opportunity to add carrots, onions, peas, green beans, among other vegetables of your choice. At the end of the recipe, you can top your dish with a splash of lemon juice and it will be exquisite.
• If you like, you can make rice with red mullet, thus substituting the salmon loins, as it will also be very delicious. In that case, we recommend that you cook the rice with fish broth and add other species such as hake.