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Mustard salmon with rice

Mustard salmon with rice is a fish dinner for 4 people, ready in 35 minutes, rated very easy, for about €3.90 per serving. The salmon fillets roast under a crust of whole grain mustard, cream and breadcrumbs, served alongside plain rice. The key is a golden crust and salmon that stays moist and flakes easily inside.

Salmon fillets roasted under a crust of whole grain mustard and cream, served with rice, dinner ready in thirty minutes.

Mustard salmon with rice
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€3.90
Calories per person
490 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer
The kids
They generally like it

Under a golden crust of mustard and cream, the salmon stays tender and flakes into pearly layers. The breadcrumbs add a crunch that contrasts with the soft fish, and the little seeds of whole grain mustard pop slightly with each bite. Plain rice sits alongside without competing for attention, soaking up the sauce that runs off the fish.

This is the kind of dinner Mon Chou suggests for a weeknight, since it needs few steps and barely any watching. Kids tend to like it because the salmon stays mild under the cream, while adults enjoy the little kick from the whole grain mustard. You can just as easily serve it on a Sunday evening when you want something light without spending the whole evening in the kitchen.

The ingredients

4 people

Fish counter

  • Salmon fillets 4

Pantry

  • Whole grain mustardoften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Breadcrumbsoften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Riceoften in the pantry 300 g
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Heavy cream 10 cl

Fruits and vegetables

  • Lemon 1
  • Dill 4 sprigs

Allergens Fish, Mustard, Lactose, Gluten

The step by step recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the salmon fillets in an oiled baking dish and season lightly with salt.

    Pat them dry with paper towel so the crust sticks better.

  2. Mix the mustard, cream, lemon juice and a bit of chopped dill.

    Taste it, you can adjust the amount of mustard to your liking.

  3. Spread this mixture over the fillets and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

    The breadcrumbs add a crisp contrast.

  4. Bake until the crust turns golden. 15 min

    The salmon is done when the flesh flakes into pearly layers.

  5. Meanwhile, cook the rice in salted boiling water, then drain it and serve alongside the salmon. 11 min

    Drain it well and fluff it with a fork so it stays light.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick salmon fillets of even thickness so they all finish cooking at the same time.
  • If the crust browns too fast, cover the dish loosely with foil for the last few minutes.
  • Mix the mustard and cream topping ahead of time, it keeps a day in the fridge before you use it.

The variations

  • Swap the heavy cream for a plant based cream for a dairy free version, it stays just as creamy.
  • For a fish free version, use chicken breasts instead and cook them a bit longer until fully done.
  • For kids, cut the mustard amount in half and serve with a simple squeeze of lemon at the table.

What to serve it with

  • Green salad with sharp vinaigrette
  • Steamed green beans
  • Cold lemon water

Storage

Cooked salmon keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It doesn't freeze well once cooked, since the texture turns mushy. Reheat gently at low oven heat so the fish doesn't dry out.

Questions about this dish

Can you use a different fish instead of salmon?

Yes, cod or trout fillets work well under this mustard crust. Just adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the fish you choose.

Can you prepare this dish ahead of time?

You can mix the mustard and cream topping the day before and keep it in the fridge. Spread it on the salmon right before baking so the crust turns out well.

How do you know when the salmon is cooked through?

The flesh should flake easily into pearly layers when you press it with a knife tip. If it still looks translucent and firm in the center, give it a few more minutes.

Why use whole grain mustard instead of smooth mustard?

Its little seeds stay crisp during cooking, unlike smooth mustard which melts completely into the cream. This gives the crust on the salmon some texture.

How long does it take to make a mustard salmon with rice?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in a mustard salmon with rice?

About 490 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a mustard salmon with rice cost?

About €3.90 per serving, or €15.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains fish, mustard, lactose, gluten. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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