This herbed salmon is the perfect mid-week meal. It’s easy to make, healthy, and looks fancy AF…isn’t that what the kids are saying these days? You can pair this salmon with steamed vegetables, or brown rice, or you can try this high-fiber wild rice risotto if you have an hour to spare.

I’ll separate this recipe in two since both these components can be paired with other sides and proteins.

Herbed Salmon

Serves 2

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets, skin on

1 sprig of rosemary

2 sprigs of thyme

1 garlic clove

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

1 tsp butter

1 tsp olive oil

1 lemon, halfed

Directions

1. Season your salmon with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
2. Heat your grill pan on high. Once the pan is hot, add olive oil, rosemary, thyme, and garlic and turn down the heat to medium. As you notice the garlic browning, add butter to the pan.
3. Once the butter is melted, add the salmon, skin side down. You will hear the skin sizzling–this is a good sign!
4. Tilt your pan, and spoon the herbed butter over your salmon. After 4 minutes, flip the salmon and cook for 3 more minutes. In the meantime, place the lemon halves in the pan, cut side down to get a char on them
5. Serve immediately, with a squeeze of charred lemon juice.

Wild Rice Risotto with Truffle Oil 

Serves 2-3

Ingredients

1 cup wild rice

2 cups water

2 cups chicken broth

1 portobello mushroom, finely diced

1/4 cup frozen peas

1 tbsp butter

1/2 cup whole milk

1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

salt to taste

1/2 tsp chopped parsley

1/2 cup parmesan (optional)

Directions

1. Add water and chicken broth to a pot and bring to a boil. Rinse wild rice with cold water and drain, and add to the pot. Bring the rice to a boil, and then turn the heat down to low, cover and cook for 45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
2. Once the rice is done cooking, add butter, milk, peas, and mushroom to the pan. Stir well, and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally to make sure the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
3. After 4 minutes, you’ll notice the mixture thickening, at this time add salt, pepper, parmesan, and parsley, stir well and serve!
4. YUM YUM YUM!