Fresh Lemon Pepper Salmon and Quinoa Bowl

Fresh Lemon Pepper Salmon and Quinoa Bowl

Light flaky salmon over fluffy quinoa makes a fresh, protein-packed family dinner.

⏱ 28 minServes 4Fresh & Light

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Atlantic Salmon Fillet
  • 1.5 cups Quinoa
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Directions

  1. 1Rinse quinoa and cook in 3 cups water with salt for 15 minutes.
  2. 2Pat salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. 3Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. 4Cook salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes then flip for 3 more.
  5. 5Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and divide among four bowls.
  6. 6Top each bowl with a salmon fillet and serve immediately.

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