Baked Salmon and Dill Rice

Baked Salmon and Dill Rice
Recipe Date:
March 15, 2026
Serving Size:
4
Cook Time:
00:40:00
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
  • kosher salt
  • 4 ozs dill, finely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 1 large lemon, zested
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 6-oz salmon fillets, skin on or off
Directions

Tasting Notes: The dill is what really comes together with the sparkling. It would overwhelm a Pinot but highlights the dryness of the sparkilng.

Serena's Tips: We added the juice of the lemon to the dish to bump up the acid. Using fresh dill makes a significant difference.

Recipe:

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  • Website address: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023910-baked-salmon-and-dill-rice
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Recipe courtesy of Naz Deravian for the New York Times. Photo courtesy of Linda Xiao for the New York Times.