Baked Alaska King Salmon with Lemon and Dill Rice Bowl

This post was sponsored by Alaska Seafood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

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I am thrilled to team up with Alaska Seafood to bring you this baked Alaska king salmon with lemon and dill rice bowl recipe.  Why Alaska Seafood though you might ask?  Well,  because all salmon is not created equal.  Alaska Seafood utilizes sustainable practices and is an environmentally responsible company.  Not only do they employ a nose-to-tail concept of harvesting (using 100% of the fish) they also set annual harvest limits based on studies of the local biomass.  These restrictions ensure the sustainability of the Alaska fish populations for generations to come.  It is our responsibility to do the very best we can to take care of our environment and be sure that our agriculture and fisheries are as sustainable as possible.

I was fortunate enough to find fresh Alaska king salmon at my local fish market.  I did scope out the freezer aisle of my local supermarket as well and found frozen Alaska Seafood too.  Fresh or frozen, Alaska seafood is the best option for your health.  Avoid farm raised, mass-produced fish.  Always reach for wild caught as these fish will be more nutrient dense because of their natural environment, activity levels,  and healthier diet.  Click here to learn more about Alaska Seafood and their sustainability practices.

A mealtime family favorite

My family adores salmon.  I serve some variation of the fish every week.  In fact, it is recommended that you consume fish high in fatty acids 2-3 times a week.  The fatty acids and omega’s in salmon make it an excellent choice.  Filling your belly and reaping tons of brain healthy fatty acids?  Count me in!  My three-year-old LOVES salmon, and this is his absolute favorite way that I make it.

So how do I make this baked salmon with lemon and dill rice bowl?

First, obtain your Alaska salmon.  If frozen, you will need to thaw in your refrigerator overnight.  Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.  While your oven is preheating, we need to start the rice.  Combine 1 cup of rice, 1/2 cup chopped kale, and 1 3/4 cups of water in the Instant Pot.  Cook on rice function.  If you do not have any instant pot, cook according to the direction on the package.  Timing should work out either way.  The Instant Pot just requires less babysitting and effort so you can watch your fish more closely.

To prepare your salmon, you will need to wash and zest one lemon.   Wash and roughly chop your dill and gather the other ingredients, so they are readily available (olive oil and coarse grey sea salt).  Grab a baking pan and lay out a large piece of foil.  Add a drizzle of olive oil on foil to avoid sticking and lay your Alaska king salmon on the foil.  Bunch the sides up creating a wall around salmon.   Now, drizzle olive oil on salmon, sprinkle 1 tbsp of coarse salt, sprinkle the lemon zest, and add the fresh dill to the salmon.  Now that you have prepped your salmon it is ready to bake.  To keep the fish from drying out, be sure to add a water bath (casserole dish or pyrex full of water) on the rack below the fish.  Bake for 18-20 minutes.  Now, turn the broiler on low for 2-3 minutes to give you that golden brown “crust.”

Your rice should be ready.  Fluff the rice with a fork and add the juice of 1/2 a lemon.  Fluff more and spoon into a bowl.  Top with large chunks of the baked salmon with lemon and dill.  Add lemon wedges or slices and extra dill to the dish.  If you desire, season with salt and pepper.  Your rice bowl is now complete.  Dig in, and I hope you enjoy this baked salmon with lemon and dill as much as my family does!

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Baked Alaska King Salmon with Lemon and Dill

A deliciously healthy baked salmon with lemon and dill rice bowl.

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Rating: 4.33
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Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

gluten free, Seafood

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20-25 minutes

Passive Time

0 minutes

Servings

servings MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill

• 1.44 lbs Alaska king salmon
• 1 lemon zested reserve lemon for juice used later
• 1 tsp coarse celtic sea salt
• 2 sprigs baby dill torn or roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Rice Bowl with Kale and Lemon

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup kale chopped
• 1/2 whole lemon juiced
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• fresh cracked black pepper to taste
• 2 sprigs baby dill garnish
• 1/2 whole lemon sliced for garnish

Course Main Dish Cuisine gluten free, Seafood Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 20-25 minutes Passive Time 0 minutes Servings servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill 1.44 lbs Alaska king salmon 1 lemon zested reserve lemon for juice used later 1 tsp coarse celtic sea salt 2 sprigs baby dill torn or roughly chopped 2 tbsp olive oil Rice Bowl with Kale and Lemon 1 cup jasmine rice 1 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup kale chopped 1/2 whole lemon juiced 1/4 tsp sea salt fresh cracked black pepper to taste 2 sprigs baby dill garnish 1/2 whole lemon sliced for garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Add rice, water, and sea salt to instant pot
3. Seal and turn on rice function*
4. Line baking sheet with foil
5. Add a drizzle of olive oil to foil
6. Place salmon on oiled foil
7. Drizzle olive oil over salmon fillets
8. Sprinkle salt, dill, and lemon zest on salmon
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes depending on thickeness of fillet
10. Cook under broiler for 2-3 minutes to get a golden brown "crust"
11. Remove from oven
12. The FDA recommends fish be cooked to 145 degrees
13. The rice should be ready now
14. Add lemon juice to rice and fluff with fork
15. Add rice to serving bowl and top with salmon pieces, lemon slices, and dill
16. Salt and pepper to taste
17. Serve

Recipe Notes

*If you don't have an instant pot, cook rice according to directions on package

**The salmon is delicious served alone as a protein if you are trying to avoid or limit starches/carbs