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Crispy Quinoa Salmon

The best salmon in my rotation. Crunchy quinoa crust + a bright Greek salad = perfection.

Total time
45 min
Serves
2
Updated
Recipe by
Saba
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Crispy Quinoa Salmon

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Crispy Quinoa Salmon

Total
45 min
Serves
2

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 2 salmon filets
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Juice of 1⁄2 lemon
  • Salt, black pepper, garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Crispy Quinoa

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • Salt
  • Paprika
  • 4 tbsp olive oil

Greek Salad

  • 3 Persian cucumbers
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 4 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp feta
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. Step 2Spread quinoa on parchment-lined sheet, toss with oil, salt, and paprika.
  3. Step 3Bake 22 minutes, stirring every 10.
  4. Step 4Marinate salmon in honey, lemon, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
  5. Step 5Coat salmon in Dijon mustard and press quinoa on top.
  6. Step 6Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
  7. Step 7Mix salad ingredients and serve with crispy quinoa salmon.
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