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Salmon Rice With Turmeric & Golden Raisins

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon filets (size isn't super important)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 inch knob ginger (~2 tsp)
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp salt
  • pinch pepper
  • cup golden raisins
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 cup water
Scallion sauce:
  • 1 bunch scallions (5-6, chopped)
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • ½ tsp maple syrup or honey
  • optional toppings: chili crisp / cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat large, high-walled frying pan over medium heat with a glug of avocado or coconut oil + 1 tbsp butter. Add shallots + cook until slightly translucent, a few minutes. Add in ginger + garlic and cook for another minute. Add turmeric, salt + pepper.
  • Pour in the rice, stirring for a few minutes to toast. Add in water + golden raisins. Stir to combine and then gently place the salmon filets, skin side down. Season the fish with salt + pepper. Bring the pan to a boil and then lower to low + cover. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, make the scallion sauce by mixing all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Turn heat off and remove the pan, but leave the lid ON for another 10 minutes! This helps the rice to steam a bit and prevent some sticking.
  • Once you remove the lid, flake the salmon apart by using two forks. Pour some of the scallion sauce in and mix again. I used about half here and then save some for additional topping once it’s plated if you wish. Add chili crisp and/or cilantro if desired.
  • Will last in the fridge for 3 days! Enjoy hot or cold.