Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon served over a bed of fluffy quinoa, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Brush the mixture over both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- While the quinoa is resting, place the salmon fillets on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in the cherry tomatoes and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the grilled salmon over a bed of the quinoa mixture, garnished with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Substitute the quinoa with brown rice or couscous for a different texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg