Description
Lemon-Pepper Salmon Quinoa Plate is a delightful and nutritious meal that perfectly balances flavor and health. This dish features seared lemon-pepper salmon served alongside fluffy quinoa, vibrant steamed broccoli, crisp cucumber slices, and juicy cherry tomatoes. It’s an ideal clean-eating option that provides energy without feeling heavy. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to enjoy a light yet satisfying dinner. Customize it with your favorite veggies or additional seasonings to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (4–6 oz)
- 1/2 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/3 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and add to a pot with double the amount of water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Steam broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Season salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and sear the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Assemble the plate: spoon quinoa onto a plate, add salmon, steamed broccoli, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg