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Springtime Pilaf with Asparagus and Salmon Recipe (Click Here)

This recipe serves: 6

Preparation time: 35 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

 

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets about 1 inch thick (1 ½ lbs.), broiled

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 ½ cups (1-inch) diagonally cut asparagus

2 cups cooked brown rice

1 ½ cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed

½ cup vegetable broth

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat the broiler. Place salmon on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

2. Broil 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove from the oven and set aside.

3. In a large skillet add the oil and asparagus. Cook the asparagus over medium-high heat until tender, stirring occasionally.

4. Stir in the rice, peas, and broth.

5. Cook for 1 minute before adding the salmon, parsley, and remaining ingredients. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe

Calories 257

Protein 27 g

Total Carbohydrate 20 g

Dietary Fiber 3 g

Sodium 95 mg

Total Fat 7 g

Saturated Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 85 mg

Percent Calories from Fat 26%

Percent Calories from Protein 42%

Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 32%

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