Ingredients
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- 1 salmon fillet (4–6 oz)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/3 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine it with double the amount of water in a pot (1 cup water per 1/2 cup quinoa). Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork when done.
- Steam or boil broccoli florets for about 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for about 4–5 minutes; flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until golden.
- Arrange cooked quinoa on a plate, top with seared salmon, and add steamed broccoli alongside cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with additional olive oil or lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg