(Family Features) Abstaining from eating meat during Lent is a common practice for many, but it doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself and loved ones of delicious meals.

Consider Chamomile-Infused Jasmine Rice with Salmon, for example, with floral jasmine notes pairing nicely with earthy chamomile for an easy yet elegant feast that’s ready in just half an hour. With its mild flavor, salmon offers a pleasing starting point for those easing their way into incorporating more seafood into their diets.

Find more Lent recipe inspiration and meatless meal ideas by visiting SuccessRice.com.

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Chamomile-Infused Jasmine Rice with Salmon

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

• 1          bag Success Jasmine Rice
• 4          bags of chamomile tea, divided
• 4          tablespoons butter, divided
• 4          tablespoons lemon juice, divided
• 2          tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped, divided
• 1 1/2    teaspoons salt, divided
• 1          teaspoon pepper, divided
• 4          skin-on salmon filets (5 ounces each)
• 1          bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed

Preheat broiler. Prepare rice according to package directions, adding three tea bags to simmering water with rice to infuse with tea flavor.

Transfer rice to large bowl. Tear remaining tea bag; mix half with 2 tablespoons butter and melt in microwave to infuse butter.

Mix infused butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chives, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; fold into rice and set aside.

Arrange salmon and asparagus on foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle remaining butter over salmon and asparagus. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Broil 9-11 minutes, or until salmon begins to flake and asparagus is tender.

Serve salmon and asparagus with rice. Drizzle salmon with remaining lemon juice and garnish with remaining chives.