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Salmon with Quinoa

Name: Salmon with Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Salmon with Quinoa
Ingredients: 200g quinoa; 250g salmon fillets; 500ml vegetable stock; 1 lemon; 15ml olive oil; 100g spinach; 5g salt; 2g black pepper

Salmon with Quinoa is a fresh and nutritious meal that is perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy lunch. It combines flaky fish with fluffy grains and simple seasonings for a balanced plate. You can easily customise it with your favourite vegetables or herbs. This recipe is straightforward to follow and takes very little time to prepare in a busy kitchen.

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Why you should make salmon with quinoa

This recipe for salmon with quinoa provides a great source of protein and healthy fats in one go. The light texture of the quinoa pairs beautifully with the richness of the oven baked fish. You only need a few basic pantry staples and fresh ingredients to make it. It works well as a meal prep option because it tastes good even when served cold the next day.

Step by step: salmon with quinoa

Step 1

Prepare quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. Place it in a saucepan with the vegetable stock and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for fifteen minutes until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the grains with a fork and set them aside.

Step 2

Season salmon: Preheat your oven to 200C and line a baking tray with paper. Place the fish on the tray and drizzle with half of the olive oil. Season the fillets with salt and pepper and add a few slices of lemon on top.

Step 3

Bake fish: Put the tray in the oven and bake for about twelve minutes or until the fish is cooked through. The flesh should be opaque and flake easily when tested with a fork. Remove it from the oven and let it rest for a minute.

Step 4

Combine everything: Stir the fresh spinach into the warm quinoa so it wilts slightly from the heat. Squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the grains and mix well. Serve the salmon on top of the quinoa base while everything is still hot.

Extra tips for salmon with quinoa

To make salmon with quinoa even more flavourful, you can toast the dry quinoa in the pan for two minutes before adding the liquid. This gives the grains a deeper nutty taste. Make sure not to overcook the fish, as it can become dry very quickly in a hot oven. If you prefer a bit of crunch, you can add toasted seeds or chopped nuts to the final dish. Adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill at the end will provide a burst of freshness. You can also use chicken stock instead of vegetable stock if you prefer a richer flavour in the grains.

You might also enjoy baked chicken drumsticks, french fish and seafood stew or pasta with pork and tomato.

Ingredients

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200 g quinoa
250 g salmon fillets
500 ml vegetable stock
1 lemon
15 ml olive oil
100 g spinach
5 g salt
2 g black pepper

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Nutrition information

NUTRITIONper serving

Energy:2887 kJ / 690 kcal
Fat:30 g
- of which saturates:5 g
Carbohydrates:64 g
- of which sugars:2 g
Protein:38 g
Fibre:7 g
Salt:1.2 g

You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. This salmon with quinoa dish is actually very nice when eaten cold as a salad for lunch.

Can I use frozen fish for salmon with quinoa?

Yes you can use frozen fillets for your salmon with quinoa recipe. Just make sure to defrost them completely in the fridge and pat them dry with a paper towel before seasoning and baking.

How do I know when the quinoa is fully cooked?

The quinoa is ready when the grains have turned translucent and the small white germ has curled outward. All the vegetable stock should be fully absorbed into the grains before you fluff them with a fork.