Baked Salmon With Quinoa And Broccoli

Name: Baked Salmon With Quinoa And Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 600 g salmon fillet (cut into 4 equal portions, skin on or off); 1 cup quinoa (rinsed well); 400 g broccoli (cut into medium florets); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs lemon (half juiced, half sliced into rounds); 3 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 2 cup water (for cooking quinoa); 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped, for garnish)

RATING

4.6/5(98)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Flaky, oven-baked salmon fillets with a subtle lemon-herb crust, served alongside fluffy quinoa and tender, slightly charred roasted broccoli. A wholesome dinner that comes together on one sheet pan and a single pot in about 30 minutes.

PREP

10m

COOK

20m

SERVES

1 PIECE

592 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep · ~10 min
Preheat the oven and prep the ingredients.
1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear.
3.Cut 400g broccoli into medium florets. Mince 3 garlic cloves. Chop dill for garnish.
boil · ~20 min
Cook the quinoa.
1.In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water and 1 pinch of salt.
2.Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed (12-15 min).
3.Remove from heat, keep covered, and let steam another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
TIPKeep the lid on while steaming — the trapped steam finishes the quinoa to fluffy perfection.
prep · ~5 min
Season the broccoli and salmon.
1.In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets with 2 tbsp olive oil, half the minced garlic, 0.25 tsp salt, and oregano.
2.Pat salmon fillets dry. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and rub with the remaining garlic.
3.Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon and season with the remaining 0.25 tsp salt and black pepper.
bake · ~20 min
Roast the broccoli and bake the salmon.
1.Spread seasoned broccoli on one half of the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 5 minutes.
2.Pull the sheet out, place salmon fillets on the empty side, and lay lemon slices over each fillet.
3.Return to oven and bake until salmon flakes easily with a fork and broccoli is tender and lightly charred (12-15 min).
TIPFor even cooking, make sure the broccoli florets are similar in size and not overcrowded.
assemble · ~2 min
Plate the dish.
1.Divide quinoa evenly among four plates.
2.Place a baked salmon fillet alongside the quinoa on each plate.
3.Add roasted broccoli to each plate and sprinkle fresh dill over everything.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Pat the salmon fillets dry before seasoning to ensure the lemon-herb crust adheres and the skin crisps up.
2
For fluffy quinoa, rinse until the water runs clear to remove bitter saponins, then let it steam off heat for 5 minutes.
3
Cut broccoli florets into uniform, bite-sized pieces so they roast evenly and char at the same rate.
4
Start roasting the broccoli 5 minutes before adding the salmon to give it a head start on cooking.
5
Check salmon doneness at 12 minutes — it should flake easily with a fork and reach 145°F internally.
6
Leftover salmon and quinoa keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out the fish.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

low oil

Low-oil

Reduce olive oil to 1 tablespoon total and roast the broccoli on parchment without oil — the salmon's natural fats keep it moist, and broccoli chars well with a light mist of cooking spray.

high protein