Salmon with Quinoa & Greens
Perfectly seared salmon fillet served over protein-rich quinoa with sautéed spinach and roasted asparagus. A nutrient-dense dinner loaded with omega-3s, complete protein, and essential vitamins.
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Ingredients
For 2 servings
- 250 gSalmon(more recipes)2 fillets
- 100 gQuinoa(more recipes)dry
- trimmed
- juice and zest
- minced
- chopped
Instructions
- 1
Rinse quinoa and cook according to package directions. Set aside.
18 min
- 2
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss asparagus with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 12-15 minutes.
14 min
- 3
Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- 4
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Place salmon skin-side up and sear for 3 minutes until golden crust forms.
3 min
- 6
Flip salmon and transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 5-7 minutes depending on thickness.
6 minTipSalmon is done when it flakes easily and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- 7
In another pan, sauté spinach with garlic until wilted, about 2 minutes.
2 min
- 8
Divide quinoa between plates, top with spinach, asparagus, and salmon. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh dill.
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Salmon with Quinoa & Greens
Perfectly seared salmon fillet served over protein-rich quinoa with sautéed spinach and roasted asparagus. A nutrient-dense dinner loaded with omega-3s, complete protein, and essential vitamins.
Ingredients
- •250 g Salmon (2 fillets)
- •100 g Quinoa (dry)
- •100 g Spinach
- •150 g Asparagus (trimmed)
- •20 g Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- •30 g Lemon (juice and zest)
- •6 g Garlic (minced)
- •5 g Fresh Dill (chopped)
- •1 g Black Pepper (Ground)
Instructions
- 1Rinse quinoa and cook according to package directions. Set aside.
- 2Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss asparagus with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 12-15 minutes.
- 3Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- 4Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5Place salmon skin-side up and sear for 3 minutes until golden crust forms.
- 6Flip salmon and transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 5-7 minutes depending on thickness.
- 7In another pan, sauté spinach with garlic until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 8Divide quinoa between plates, top with spinach, asparagus, and salmon. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh d...
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