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By Davy · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Lemon Herb Salmon with Crispy Rice

The plate

Bright, mineral, clean, and built around a high-protein dinner that still feels restaurant-level.

Tonight’s plate was all about contrast: tender salmon, crisped rice edges, a sharp lemon-herb finish, and a little sage warmth to keep it grounded.

Macro telemetry

640

Calories · kcal

48

Protein · grams

58

Carbs · grams

24

Fat · grams

Ingredient ledger

  • Wild salmon
  • Jasmine rice
  • Lemon
  • Parsley
  • Greek yogurt
  • Cucumber
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic

Prep & method

  1. 1

    Sear salmon skin-side down until deeply crisp.

  2. 2

    Press cooked rice into a thin layer and pan-crisp in olive oil.

  3. 3

    Finish with lemon, herbs, and a cold yogurt-cucumber sauce.