Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lemon-Pepper Salmon Quinoa Plate, a nutritious and visually stunning dish perfect for any meal. This vibrant plate combines perfectly seared salmon with fluffy quinoa and fresh vegetables, creating a balanced meal that is both light and satisfying. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this quick weeknight dinner or meal prep it for busy days ahead. The zesty lemon-pepper seasoning adds a refreshing kick while the colorful vegetables bring a crunch to every bite. This recipe is easily customizable, allowing you to swap proteins or veggies according to your preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (about 4โ6 oz)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon zest, garlic powder
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (or 1 cup cooked)
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/3 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook in a pot with double the amount of water (1 cup) until fluffy.
- Steam broccoli for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Season salmon with lemon juice, salt, and pepper; sear in olive oil for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble by placing quinoa on a plate, topping with salmon, broccoli, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to use other vegetables like asparagus or bell peppers. Substitute salmon with chicken or turkey if desired.