Pan-Seared Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Quinoa
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Pan-Seared Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Quinoa

4 servings

~40 min

Ingredients

  • Salmon, fillets×4
  • Asparagus, trimmed1 bunch
  • Quinoa, rinsed1 cup
  • Water2 cups
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • Lemon, cut into wedges×1
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black Pepper½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Cook the Quinoa

    Combine the rinsed quinoa and water in a small saucepan with a pinch of the salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Rest 5 minutes off the heat, then fluff.

  2. Roast the Asparagus

    Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and some of the salt and pepper. Roast for 10-12 minutes until tender and lightly browned.

  3. Season the Salmon

    Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with the remaining salt and pepper.

  4. Sear the Salmon

    Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the fillets skin-side down and cook about 4 minutes until the skin is crisp, then flip and cook 2-3 minutes more until just cooked through.

  5. Plate

    Divide the quinoa among plates, top with the salmon and asparagus, and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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