Ginger Salmon with Brown Rice
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
Oh what fun it is to prepare a heavenly salmon with only five ingredients. My dressing serves as a glaze and a flavor-booster for the rice. —Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida
Ingredients
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4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
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5 tablespoons reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing, divided
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RICE:
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1/3 cup shredded carrot
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4 green onions, chopped, divided
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1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
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1-1/2 cups water
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1/3 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 400°. Place fillets on a foil-lined baking sheet; brush with 3 tablespoons salad dressing. Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Brush with remaining salad dressing.
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Meanwhile, place a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add carrot and half of the green onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
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3.
Remove from heat; stir in salad dressing. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork; serve with salmon. Sprinkle with remaining green onions.
Nutrition Facts
1 fillet with 1/2 cup rice mixture: 446 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 605mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
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