Honey Glazed Salmon with Cilantro Rice | Easy High Protein Dinner

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while brown sugar is more affordable.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is a healthy alternative, while tilapia is budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers similar flavor, and spinach is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

Wash the rice in running water to remove excess starch.

Transfer the washed rice to a rice cooker.

Pour 12 oz of liquid chicken or beef broth over the uncooked rice, or mix 12 oz of water with 1 tbsp of powdered beef or chicken bouillon if preferred.

Set the rice cooker to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Season the salmon fillet with a dash of salt and ground pepper.

Heat about 4 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan or electric skillet.

Fry the salmon fillet in olive oil for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat on both sides.

In a measuring cup, add 1 tbsp of honey, 1 tbsp of reduced sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp of water, and 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger; mix gently.

Toss in a dash of crushed pepper flakes into the glaze mixture.

When the salmon fillet is almost done, pour in the honey glaze and simmer on low heat for about 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove the salmon fillet from the pan and set aside.

Chop about 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, using scissors for easier cutting.

Squeeze about 2 tbsp of fresh lime juice and prepare about 1 tbsp of lime zest.

Combine the lime juice with the lime zest.

Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and mix in the lime juice and zest.

Mix in the chopped cilantro and a dash of red pepper flakes for added spice and appearance.

Serve the cilantro rice on a plate or bowl with the ginger glazed salmon fillet.

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