Jul 09 2026
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Crispy Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Bubba
Time45m
Serves4

Parmesan and lemon-crusted salmon filet with cilantro-lime rice, wilted spinach and jalapeño cilantro aioli.

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Ingredients

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Salmon

Cilantro-Lime Rice

Wilted Spinach

Jalapeño Cilantro Aioli

Method

Prepare the Salmon

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Salmon Fillets

    In a bowl, mix the grated parmesan cheese, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Rub olive oil on both sides of the salmon fillets and then coat them with the parmesan mixture.

  3. 3

    Bake Salmon

    Place the coated salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.

Cook the Cilantro-Lime Rice

  1. 4

    Rinse Rice

    Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 5

    Cook Rice

    In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  3. 6

    Add Lime and Cilantro

    Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Set aside.

Sauté the Wilted Spinach

  1. 7

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 8

    Sauté Garlic

    Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 9

    Add Spinach

    Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt.

Make the Jalapeño Cilantro Aioli

  1. 10

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt until well combined.

Serve

  1. 11

    Plate the Dish

    On each plate, serve a portion of cilantro-lime rice, a helping of wilted spinach, and a salmon fillet on top. Drizzle with jalapeño cilantro aioli before serving.

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