Seared Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Mushrooms & Sugar Snap Peas
This seared salmon is paired with lemon-garlic mushrooms and crisp sugar snap peas for a simple, balanced meal that feels fresh and satisfying. It comes together quickly in one pan and is finished with bright citrus and herbs for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 16 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari, low-sodium
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp walnuts, toasted, optional
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- Cook rice according to the package instructions.
- Pan-sear the salmon for 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through and lightly crisped. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the mushrooms in a single layer. Let them sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes (key for browning), then stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until golden.
- Add the sugar snap peas and cook for 2–3 minutes, until bright green and just tender-crisp.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and soy sauce. Toss to combine.
- Turn off the heat and finish with black pepper, fresh parsley, and walnuts.
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Published: Apr 25, 2026