Rinse the salmon fillet and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Place the salmon skin-side down (if applicable) in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until a nice sear forms, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness.
Meanwhile, steam or blanch the green beans in lightly salted water for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a separate small pan, heat a little olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant without letting it burn.
Toss the steamed green beans with the garlic sauté, adding a pinch more salt and pepper if needed.
Prepare the brown rice as per package instructions if not already cooked. Typically, 1/2 cup cooked brown rice works well as a side.
Plate the dish by placing the brown rice as a base, topping with the seared salmon, and arranging the garlic green beans alongside.
Serve immediately and enjoy your balanced, protein-packed dinner.