Description
Simple, cozy, and straight-up satisfying. This herb-crusted salmon comfort plate brings together crispy pan-seared salmon, fluffy white rice, buttery avocado, and golden plantains for a balanced, weeknight-perfect meal.
Ingredients
- 1 salmon fillet (5–6 oz)
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 ripe plantain, sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian blend)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt, black pepper, and dried herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes.
- Flip salmon and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden and flaky. Remove and rest.
- In the same pan or a separate skillet, pan-fry plantain slices until caramelized and golden on both sides. Lightly salt.
- Fluff cooked white rice and keep warm.
- Assemble the plate with rice, herb-crusted salmon, sliced avocado, and fried plantains.
Notes
- Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa if desired.
- Add a squeeze of lemon over the salmon for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American