Salmon and Basmati Rice with Dill Cream Sauce
Salmon and basmati rice with dill cream sauce is an elegant fish main course where tender salmon fillets are steamed above fluffy basmati rice. The Thermomix simultaneously cooks rice and fish while emulsifying a silky dill cream sauce, delivering a complete restaurant-style dinner with minimal washing up.
About this recipe
Salmon and basmati rice with dill cream sauce is a Scandinavian-inspired fish recipe that your Thermomix TM7 cooks as a true all-in-one kitchen machine meal. The concept is clever: basmati rice simmers in the mixing bowl while the salmon fillets steam gently above it in the Varoma, so the fish stays succulent and the rice turns fluffy and aromatic at the same time. Meanwhile the TM7 emulsifies cream, fresh dill, onion and garlic into a silky sauce that holds together beautifully, thanks to precise low-temperature heating that prevents curdling. This is the ideal quick weeknight dinner when you want something that tastes like a bistro plate but requires only one appliance and minimal washing up. Serve it with a wedge of lemon and extra dill for a fresh finish. If you have been searching for easy salmon recipes for your Thermomix TM7, this combination of steamed fish, perfumed rice and homestyle cream sauce delivers comfort and elegance on a single plate.
Preparation tips
- Check the salmon for pin bones before steaming and pat the fillets dry so the dill cream sauce clings better to the surface. Cutting the fillets into even portions ensures they cook at the same rate as the basmati rice below.
- Let the rice rest for a few minutes after cooking before fluffing it with a fork, which separates the grains nicely. Stir the fresh dill into the cream sauce at the very end so it keeps its bright green colour and fresh flavour.
- For a lighter version, replace half of the cream with whole milk or a spoonful of crème fraîche. Kids usually enjoy this dish milder, so serve the pepper on the side and add a squeeze of lemon only at the table.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free variation: swap the cream for lactose-free cooking cream or oat-based cream and finish the sauce with a knob of dairy-free butter. The dill flavour stays front and centre and the sauce remains silky over the basmati rice.
- Festive variation: add a handful of peeled prawns to the Varoma with the salmon during the final minutes and fold chopped chives and a spoonful of mustard through the cream sauce for a Christmas-worthy seafood dinner.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The Thermomix weighs the basmati rice and water directly in the bowl for consistently fluffy grains.
- Chopping onions - The Thermomix chops onion and garlic finely in seconds without tears, ready for the sauce.
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the TM7 steams the salmon fillets above the rice, keeping them moist and tender.
- Emulsified sauce - The Thermomix emulsifies cream and dill into a stable, silky sauce that never separates.
- Controlled heating - Precise temperature control of the TM7 warms the cream sauce gently without curdling it.
Ingredients
- water
- olive oil
- fine sea salt
- basmati rice
- fresh salmon fillets, skinless
- ground black pepper
- onions
- garlic clove
- unsalted butter
- cream, 35-37 % fat