Entree: France – Broiled Dijon-Crusted Salmon with Citrus Jasmine Rice and Spinach

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 8 min

Cook 9 min

Total 17 min

Ingredients

- 2 salmon fillets, approx. 7 oz (200 g) each
- 1 cup (185 g) Jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 Lemon, zested and juiced, approx. 3 oz (85 g)
- 3 cups (90 g) baby spinach

Instructions

1. Set oven broiler to high. Cook jasmine rice according to package directions and, once cooked, stir in the juice and half the zest of the lemon.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry and spread Dijon mustard over the top of each fillet.
3. Place fillets on a broiler-safe pan and broil 6–8 inches from heat until the mustard is lightly browned and salmon is cooked through, about 6–9 minutes depending on thickness.
4. While broiling, toss baby spinach in a bowl with remaining lemon juice and lemon zest.
5. Serve broiled salmon over lemon jasmine rice with a handful of fresh baby spinach on the side.