Baked Salmon with Quinoa

Back to dinner | All recipes

  • Servings4
  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total time35 min

Diet tags

Ingredients

  1. 4 salmon fillets
  2. 1 cup quinoa
  3. 2 cups water
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place salmon fillets in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
  4. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil, add quinoa, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until fluffy.
  5. Serve salmon over quinoa.

Recipe notes

Baked Salmon with Quinoa

Basic Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with quinoa
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Budget: 3
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 35
  • Meal Type: Main Dish

Diet Types

  • High-Protein
  • Gluten-Free
  • Mediterranean

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Medium saucepan

Ingredients

  1. 4 salmon fillets
  2. 1 cup quinoa
  3. 2 cups water
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place salmon fillets in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
  4. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil, add quinoa, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until fluffy.
  5. Serve salmon over quinoa.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Protein: 38g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbs: 24g
  • Fiber: 0
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

Related recipes

Baked Tilapia with Green Beans

Meal type: dinner

Open recipe

Grilled Chicken with Asparagus

Meal type: dinner

Open recipe

Keep exploring