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Spiced Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Coconut-Cilantro Rice

2023-10-27 - Written by: Amelia Harper

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Spiced Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Coconut-Cilantro Rice

A flavorful and healthy dinner featuring perfectly spiced salmon, sweet roasted potatoes, and fragrant coconut rice with a hint of cilantro.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs salmon fillet, skin on or off

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp cumin powder

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup jasmine rice

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the coconut rice. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
  3. Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place it on a separate baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake alongside the sweet potatoes for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Serve:

Place a bed of coconut rice on each plate, top with roasted sweet potatoes and a piece of baked salmon. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.