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Baked Salmon with Coconut Rice

caitlinbrae — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:45:51 +0000

This baked salmon recipe is going to become your new favorite dinner! It uses minimal ingredients making it super easy to whip up. It’s paired with coconut rice, edamame, and Japanese BBQ sauce.

Baked salmon with coconut rice

Since it can be made pretty quickly, baked salmon makes the best weeknight dinner! Simply season the salmon, bake it in the oven, and bam you can have dinner in under 30 minutes. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also packed with protein and healthy fats.

Salmon is also a very mild fish which makes it very versatile. Because of that, it can be made for the whole family! This baked salmon delivers tender and juicy salmon with a slight crisp. And when it’s paired with coconut rice + edamame + Japanese BBQ = drool worthy.

Below you will find the ingredients needed to whip up this recipe.

Easy baked salmon recipe ingredients

For this recipe, we will be working with 7 main ingredients.

Grab fresh or frozen salmon. But fresh works best!

Seafood seasoning, or your favorite seafood blend

White rice, jasmine or basmati

Canned coconut milk, full fat

Chicken Broth, or chicken bone broth

One bag of frozen edamame

Lastly, Japanese BBQ sauce (or favorite teriyaki sauce) make sure to use Japanese BBQ sauce and not regular bbq sauce. Japanese bbq sauce is made from soy sauce and a wide variety of spices.

Why you’ll love this easy salmon recipe

The combination of salmon, coconut rice, edamame, and Japanese BBQ sauce is truly amazing.

It’s packed with protein.

Seasoned salmon with veggies and rice is a family friendly meal.

Also, it can be made in under 30 minutes.

This recipe also makes a great meal prep dinner. Make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Benefits of salmon

Salmon is loaded many vitamins and nutrients! Here are a few quick benefits below.

It’s loaded with protein
A great source of vitamin b12
It’s low in saturated fats
It has nutrients like iron and potassium
Additionally, one 4 ounce serving is around 200 calories

How to make baked salmon

Baked salmon is very simple to make. Preheat your oven, grab your spices, and bam you’ll have baked salmon in no time. Follow the few simple steps below!

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season salmon with all purpose seafood seasoning.
Bake anywhere from 10-20 minutes depending on the thickness of your salmon. The internal temperature should reach 145 degrees. Make sure you insert the probe in the thickest part of the salmon.

How to make coconut rice

Since we are serving the salmon with rice, I have outlined how to make it below. Now if you’re wondering if coconut rice is easy to make, the answer is yes! Just follow the 4 simple steps below. Or you can find the full recipe here!

STEP 1

Firstly, add the coconut milk and chicken broth in a medium pot on the stove over medium heat.

STEP 2

Secondly, bring the liquid to a boil and add in the rice. Lower the heat to medium/low.

STEP 3

Thirdly, let the rice continue to simmer. Continue to let the rice simmer, stirring a couple times every minute.

STEP 4

After 10 minutes you will notice that most of the liquid will have evaporated or been absorbed. Continue to stir for another minute or two or until the rice reaches a consistency of your liking. The whole process will take 11-14 minutes.

How to make this whole recipe

This whole recipe has 4 main steps and they are outlined below!

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the salmon and season the salmon with all purpose seafood seasoning or seafood seasoning of choice. Cook salmon in the oven at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

Meanwhile, make the coconut rice. Over medium heat, add the coconut milk and chicken broth in a medium pot. Bring the liquid to a boil and add in the rice. Lower the heat to medium/low. Let the rice continue at a strong simmer. Continue to let the rice simmer, stirring a couple times every minute. Cook for 10 minutes total or until the rice reaches a consistency of your liking.

Heat the edamame. Heat the edamame in the microwave or on the stove.

Assemble. Grab 4 bowls, add a large spoonful of coconut rice to each, add the heated edamame, a serving of salmon, and top it with a drizzle of Japanese BBQ sauce. Enjoy!

Japanese BBQ sauce

If you’re wondering what Japanese BBQ sauce is, look no further (and if I must note, don’t get it confused with regular BBQ sauce lol). Japanese BBQ sauce is made from a mixture of soy sauce and seasonings. It has a similar consistency to regular BBQ sauce and is closer in taste to a teriyaki sauce.

Frequently asked questions

Is salmon good for you?

Yes! Salmon is loaded with protein, healthy fats, and is a great source of potassium. Also, it has a good source of vitamin B12.

How to bake salmon?

Baking salmon is very simple. Preheat your oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, season the salmon, and bake it at 400 degrees.

How long to bake salmon at 400 degrees?

Salmon times vary depending on the thickness of the salmon. Typically, it can take between 10-20 minutes (usually closer to 20 minutes for a thicker piece of salmon). You want the internal temperature to reach 145 degrees.

Is salmon good with vegetables?

Salmon pairs perfectly with vegetables, hence the edamame in this recipe. Feel free to omit the edamame and use broccoli or zucchini instead!

How to store cooked salmon?

If stored properly, baked salmon will last for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Other easy dinner recipes you’ll love

If you love this salmon and coconut rice, definitely give these other recipes a try.

Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

One Pot Mac and Cheese

Coconut Rice Recipe

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Baked Salmon with Coconut Rice

This baked salmon recipe is going to become your new favorite dinner! It uses minimal ingredients making it super easy to whip up. It's paired with coconut rice, edamame, and Japanese BBQ sauce.

Course dinner

Cuisine American, Japanese

Keyword baked salmon, easy salmon recipe, salmon and coconut rice, salmon and rice, seasoned salmon

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 336kcal

Ingredients

1 lb salmon
3 tsp seafood seasoning I recommend Emerils seafood seasoning, Chef Paul seafood magic, or an all purpose seafood seasoning
1 cup dried white rice, jasmine or basmati or follow the Coconut Rice Recipe
1 cup canned full fat coconut milk
2 cups chicken broth
1 bag frozen edamame
japanese BBQ sauce I recommend Bachans brand

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the salmon and season the salmon with all purpose seafood seasoning. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 145 degrees.
Meanwhile, make the coconut rice. Over medium heat, add the coconut milk and chicken broth to a medium pot. Bring the liquid to a boil and add in the rice. Lower the heat to medium/low. Let the rice continue at a strong simmer. Let the rice continue to simmer, stirring a couple times every minute as you don't want the bottom to burn. Cook for about 10-12 minutes total or until the rice reaches a consistency of your liking. *See notes for additional instructions*
Now, heat the edamame in the microwave or on the stove.
Time to assemble! Grab 4 bowls, add a large spoonful of coconut rice to each, add the heated edamame, a serving of salmon, and top it with a drizzle of Japanese BBQ sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Rice tips:

Full coconut rice recipe can be found here: Coconut Rice

Let the rice simmer, stirring a couple times every minute. You must stir it frequently as the liquid will start to absorb and evaporate so you don’t want the bottom to burn.
After 10 minutes you will notice that most of the liquid will be gone. Continue to stir for another minute or two or until the rice reaches the right consistency.
If the rice seems to dry add a splash more chicken broth. Continue to cook until absorbed. If the rice is still too wet, continue to simmer until all the liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition

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Coconut Rice Recipe (Easy and Delicious)

caitlinbrae — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 13:16:00 +0000

This coconut rice recipe is slightly savory, with a slight hint of sweetness. It only takes 3 simple ingredients, can be made in under 15 minutes, and makes the perfect side dish. If you like sticky white rice definitely give this coconut rice a try.

Coconut rice recipe

This delicious coconut rice recipe is just for you! It’s fool proof, super easy make, and totally delicious. What’s great about this recipe is that it makes perfect rice on the stove. You don’t need a rice cooker, just a medium pot and your stove.

So how do you make this plan rice so tasty that you’ll want it straight from the pan? Did you guess canned coconut milk? Ding ding dingggg! Adding canned coconut to rice is a quick way to add tons of flavor.

Coconut rice recipe ingredients

You only need three ingredients!

White rice, jasmine or basmati work best

Canned coconut milk, full fat

Chicken broth, or chicken bone broth

Why you’ll love coconut sticky rice recipe

Coconut stick rice is the best! Here are a few reasons why you’ll love it.

It doesn’t have any added sugar like other recipes.

This rice has the best sticky consistency.

It makes the perfect side dish!

Coconut sticky rice is the best paired with seasoned salmon!

It’s slightly savory but has a small hint of sweetness.

Tips and tricks

Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure you make the best coconut rice!

Bring the the liquid to boil before adding the rice. This will ensure the rice doesn’t get mushy or cook too quickly.

If you’re reheating the coconut rice a few days later, it may become a little dry. Add a few tablespoons of water or extra coconut milk when you reheat the rice on the stove or in the microwave.

Use chicken broth along with the coconut rice for extra flavor!

Stir frequently. Make sure you stir the rice frequently while it starts to cook. Liquid will start to absorb and evaporate so you don’t want the bottom to burn.

Another item to note, rinsing the rice before cooking is not necessary

What is the best ratio of water to to rice?

There are few ratios that work really well when it comes to making coconut sticky rice. We don’t want soggy rice, rice that’s too mushy, or rice that’s dry. Below you’ll find a combination that turns out great every time.

1 cup of rice + 3 cups liquid

Another item to note is that you’ll want to stick with canned coconut milk and chicken broth for the liquid. Please don’t use water! Otherwise your rice will lack flavor.

How to make

One of the great things about this asian coconut rice recipe is that it’s so quick to make. It requires just a few minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking time!

STEP 1

Firstly, add the coconut milk and chicken broth in a medium pot on the stove over medium heat.

STEP 2

Bring the liquid to a boil and add in the rice. Lower the heat to medium/low.

STEP 3

Let the rice continue a strong simmer. Stir frequently. Continue to let the rice boil, stirring a couple times every minute.

STEP 4

After 10 minutes you will notice that most of the liquid will have evaporated or been absorbed. Continue to stir for another minute or two or until the rice reaches a consistency of your liking.

Frequently asked questions

Is coconut rice good?

Yes it’s delicious! It’s a fun twist on traditional plain white sticky rice. It has enhanced flavor and makes the perfect slide to a wide variety of protein choices.

What does coconut rice taste like?

Coconut rice has a slight savory taste with a hint of sweetness. It has a subtle coconut flavor that’s not overpowering. It pairs perfectly with a wide variety of main dishes.

How long does coconut rice last?

This coconut rice recipe can last for up to 5 days. However, I find it best when enjoyed within 3-4 days.

How do you reheat rice?

Add a few tablespoons of water or extra coconut milk when you reheat it on the stove or in the microwave.

What is the best white rice to use?

For this recipe, I recommended using jasmine rice or basmati rice. Both of these rices results in the best texture.

How to enjoy coconut rice

While this coconut rice recipe is delicious on it’s own. Definitely give some of these other variations a try.

On its own. This recipe is delicious on it’s own!

Along side a protein source. Add a delicious protein source like chicken or salmon.

Topped with salt and pepper. For enhanced flavor, add a sprinkle of salt and pepper on top of your individual serving.

A variety of seasonings. Add a sprinkle or garlic powder, onion powder or paprika.

Other easy dinner recipes you might like

The best way to enjoy this coconut rice is with baked salmon. So definitely give this recipe a try!

Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

One Pot Mac and Cheese

Hamburger Pasta

One Pot Protein Pasta (with Green Beans and Parmesan)

For some more recipe inspiration, you can also find and follow me on Instagram and Pinterest!

Coconut Rice Recipe (Easy and Delicious)

This coconut rice recipe is slightly savory, with a slight hint of sweetness. It only takes 3 simple ingredients, can be made in under 15 minutes, and makes the perfect side dish. If you like white sticky rice definitely give this coconut rice a try.

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American, Japanese

Keyword coconut rice recipe, coconut sticky rice, salmon and coconut rice

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 12

Servings

Calories 170kcal

Ingredients

1 cup dried jasmine or basmati rice
1 cup canned full fat coconut milk
2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

Over medium heat on the stove, add the coconut milk and chicken broth in a medium pot.
Bring the liquid to a boil and then add in the rice. Lower the heat to medium/low.
Bring the rice continue to a strong simmer. Continue to let the rice simmer, stirring a couple times every minute. Stir frequently as the liquid will start to absorb so you don't want the bottom to burn.
After 10 minutes you will notice that most of the liquid will be gone. Continue to stir for another minute or two or until the rice reaches the right consistency.
If the rice seems to dry add a splash more chicken broth. Continue to cook until absorbed. If the rice is still to wet, continue to simmer until all the liquid is absorbed.

Notes

*If you’re reheating the coconut rice a few days later, it may become a little dry. Add a few tablespoons of water or extra coconut milk when you reheat the rice on the stove or in the microwave.

*Enjoy the coconut rice with baked salmon!!

Nutrition

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