This simple to prepare dish is a nutritional powerhouse! Salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids, which help the heart, while quinoa is a very good source of manganese and fiber.
Recipe Nutritional Information:
Calories per Serving: 512
Servings: 4
Estimated Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 ¼ cups water
1 ¼ lb salmon filet, uncooked, cut into 4 5-oz pieces
1 lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Bring water to a boil. Add pre-rinsed quinoa.
3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 12 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes and fluff.
4. While quinoa is simmering, slice lemon into 8 slices.
5. Season salmon pieces with salt and pepper on both sides. Place two lemon slices on a piece of aluminum foil.
6. Place one piece of salmon atop lemon slices; drizzle with ½ tbsp of olive oil.
7. Loosely fold foil around salmon creating a pouch – no holes, a complete seal.
8. Repeat with the other three salmon portions.
9. When oven reaches 450 degrees F, place all the pouches on a sheet pan and cook for 12 minutes.
10. Add ¼ of the cooked quinoa to each of four bowls, then place a piece of salmon in each. Add the liquid and lemon (optional).
Optional: Can be served with a salad of mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinegar.