Fresh Lemon-Pepper Salmon with Quinoa

Fresh Lemon-Pepper Salmon with Quinoa

Flaky Atlantic salmon seasoned simply and served over fluffy quinoa for a light, protein-packed dinner.

⏱ 25 minServes 4Fresh & Light

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets Atlantic Salmon Fillet
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Directions

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

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