Grilled salmon, brown rice, and crisp broccoli combine for a wholesome, flavorful, protein-rich meal.
# Components:
→ For the Grilled Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin on or off
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste
07 - Lemon wedges, for serving
→ For the Steamed Broccoli
08 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Optional: drizzle of olive oil after steaming
11 - Optional: squeeze of lemon juice after steaming
→ For the Brown Rice
12 - 1 cup brown rice
13 - 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
14 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add brown rice and a pinch of salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
02 - While the rice cooks, coat salmon fillets with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
04 - As salmon grills, steam broccoli florets over boiling water for 5 to 6 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with salt, and drizzle with olive oil or squeeze lemon juice if desired.
05 - Arrange grilled salmon, steamed broccoli, and brown rice on plates. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
