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Salmon Quinoa Recipe

A healthy and delicious gluten-free recipe featuring salmon and quinoa.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 fillets Salmon
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with half the salt and pepper.
  3. Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  4. While the salmon is baking, bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa and the remaining salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Mix well.
  6. Serve the baked salmon over a bed of quinoa. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Healthy
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