French Baked Salmon with Pilaf
A French-inspired dish featuring seared salmon fillet baked with herbs and served with a flavorful pilaf. Perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- β2 salmon fillet
- β1 cup pilafstore-bought or homemade
- β2 tbsp olive oil
- β2 cloves garlic
- β1 tsp dried thyme
- β1 tbsp lemon juice
- βto taste salt
- βto taste black pepper
- β1 cup chicken brothfor pilaf
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, thyme, and lemon juice.
- 4
Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet and brush the herb mixture on top.
- 5
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- 6
While the salmon is baking, prepare the pilaf according to package instructions or recipe.
- 7
To serve, place the baked salmon on a plate with a scoop of pilaf and enjoy!
- 8
Optional: garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges.