Cajun Salmon with Garlic Green Beans and White Rice

Flaky salmon fillets seasoned with bold Cajun spices, pan-seared and served with garlicky green beans and fluffy white rice for a balanced and lightning-fast dinner.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Cajun
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $6.35/serving

Dietary

• High-Protein
• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Pescatarian
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• sauté
• quick
• savory
• healthy
• fresh
• rich

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets (5 ounce, skinless)
• 1.5 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.75 pound green beans (trimmed)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon wedge

Instructions

1. Combine uncooked white rice, 1 cup water, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Set aside, keeping warm.
2. While rice cooks, pat salmon fillets dry and generously season with Cajun seasoning.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Stir in minced garlic and 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper; cook for 1 minute more. Remove green beans and set aside.
4. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the seasoned salmon fillets. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until salmon is flaky and cooked through.
5. Serve the Cajun salmon and garlic green beans with the white rice. Squeeze fresh lemon over the salmon before serving, if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook the salmon; it cooks quickly. A little lemon juice brightens the flavors perfectly.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 637
• Protein: 39.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 41.5 g
• Fat: 35.3 g
• Fiber: 2.6 g
• Sodium: 2564 mg
• Saturated Fat: 8.3 g
• Sugar: 1.4 g
• Cholesterol: 114 mg