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    Home » Main Dishes » Fish Recipes

    Steamed Salmon with Lemongrass Pilaf

    LAST UPDATED: March 22, 2018 PUBLISHED: March 22, 2018 By Pam Greer 16 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Eating healthy with an easy one pan meal!  Steamed Salmon rests atop a flavorful lemongrass pilaf with a fresh cilantro garnish in this Steamed Salmon with Lemongrass Pilaf.

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    Steamed Salmon with Lemongrass Pilaf in an enameled skillet with kitchen towel.

    Easy One Pan Meal!

     

    Anyone else still managing to eat healthy now that we are almost four months into the year?  I have to say that we are still doing good.  I am going to admit it and say that healthy cooking can be a little more labor intensive.  It takes a while to chop all those veggies!  It takes a while to cook up loads and loads of beans and all those grains!  That's why it's nice to have an easy one pan meal like this that you can whip up in no time!

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    Large skillet full of steamed salmon and lemongrass pilaf with a wooden spoon

    Steamed Salmon with Lemongrass Pilaf

    This recipe of course comes from Donna Hay!  It is simple, easy and delicious.  This is such a genius one pan recipe, I used my favorite La Creuset Braiser and my kitchen workhorse,  a wooden spoon.  First you create a flavor base with the lemongrass and garlic, then you add your rice and stock and cook.   At the end the salmon gets added to the top for a quick steam.  Drizzle with some soy sauce, green onions and fresh cilantro and you are good to go.

    Think of all the different ways you could take this.  The different flavor combinations, different protein choices.  The only thing I changed up in the recipe is that she calls for slicing the hot chile pepper and tossing it on top.  I included it at the beginning with the lemongrass because I wanted the heat more even dispersed through the rice.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Steamed Salmon with Lemongrass Pilaf

    These easy one pan dinner is sure to become a family favorite! 
    Course Main Course
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 641kcal
    Author Pam

    Ingredients

    • 1 stalk lemongrass white part only, sliced
    • 1.3 ounces fresh ginger peeled and chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • sea salt flakes
    • 1 ½ cups long grain rice
    • 3 cups chicken stock
    • 4 skinless salmon filets cut into ¾ inch pieces
    • 1 cup cilantro leaves
    • 1 cup Thai basil leaves I didn't have any
    • 1 long red chili thinly sliced
    • soy sauce to serve

    Instructions

    • Place lemongrass, ginger and garlic (and chili pepper if you want the heat spread out) in small food processor and process until finely chopped. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the lemongrass mixture and salt and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring. Add the rice and stir to combine. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 -20 minutes.
    • Lift the lid and place the salmon in a single layer on top. Cover and let steam for about 4 minutes (mine took more like 6). Top the pilaf with a drizzle of soy sauce, the cilantro and basil, green onion, and the chili pepper (if you didn't use it at the beginning).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 1241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 19.6mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg

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    Comments

    1. Miz Helen says

      April 02, 2018 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      Hope you had a wonderful weekend and thanks so much for sharing your special post with us at Full Plate Thursday! Have a great week and come back soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    2. Amy Arnold says

      March 29, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      Well this sounds and looks amazing!

      Amy Ann
      Straight A Style

      Reply
    3. jean barros says

      March 28, 2018 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      It looks so good. Congratulations.

      Reply
    4. Ann says

      March 24, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      Another delicious incarnation of my favourite fish

      Reply
    5. Valerie says

      May 05, 2015 at 6:35 pm

      This looks amazing, yet so simple and healthy. I have some lemon grass to use up will have to try this.

      Reply
    6. Barrett @dirtylaundrykitchen.com says

      May 05, 2015 at 11:27 am

      I love lemongrass but sometimes it's hard to get the flavor to really infuse into the dish. Cooking it into the rice looks like a great technique. Thanks for the idea.

      Reply
    7. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

      May 05, 2015 at 10:41 am

      Perfect timing. I picked up some lemongrass without plans for it...and now I have some. What a great combination of flavors; can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    8. Miz Helen says

      March 16, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      Hi Pam,
      We will just love your Steamed Salmon with Lemongrass Pilaf, it looks fantastic! Happy St. Patrick's Day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    9. Brittaney @ Sips and Snacks says

      March 12, 2015 at 9:02 pm

      This sounds amazing! And I love the direction you're taking your blog. I need more recipes like the ones you described!

      Reply
    10. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      March 11, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      All of those fragrant herbs and spices just seem incredible in there! Yum!

      Reply
    11. Marjie says

      March 11, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      Of course you need to keep your cookbooks. Where else will you get the inspiration to just throw together fast and easy foods that are still delicious? And what would Mr. Sidewalk Shoes do with the cookbook shelf space anyway? HE doesn't need to store HIS cookbooks on those shelves, does he? (I am pretty sure he cooks like my dearly beloved, with either a toaster and carton of eggs, or with a cereal box.)

      Reply
    12. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

      March 11, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      I love that you paired the salmon with super fresh flavors. I do the same. It helps to balance the fishiness.

      Reply
    13. Sippitysup says

      March 11, 2015 at 10:03 am

      I need to read this everyday! GREG

      Reply
    14. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

      March 11, 2015 at 9:53 am

      This recipe is totally up my alley. It looks so good!! Pinning so I can try it!

      Reply
    15. Kirsten says

      March 11, 2015 at 8:28 am

      Pam,
      I think I'm glad I started my blog to share ideas for how to use the produce from our farm share.
      When you're working with kohlrabi and turnips they lend themselves to simple everyday food, not showy complicated dishes that sap my mojo.
      Tricky enough just showing up with 3 recipes a week.
      I usually use lemongrass in my Thai-inspired dishes, but once tried to make lemonade when I got some in the farm share. [I cut my hands on the leaves--I didn't know balls about fresh lemongrass.]
      I bet my family would like this dish--we get a salmon when the grocery store down the street sells them whole overnighted from Alaska, and freeze in portions to use later on.

      I realize I'm rambling and that I should probably finish my tea--so I'll just tell you that your photos are really appetizing and make we want to eat this now.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    16. Joanne says

      March 11, 2015 at 7:13 am

      Can't wait to see what you cook in this new endeavor! Weeknights are the hardest for me to just throw things together so I'm intrigued to see how you do it and what you make. This, for instance, sounds fabulous. Love the Thai influence.

      Reply

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