YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Seared Salmon with Quinoa and Lemon Caper Sauce
Enjoy a balanced and vibrant dinner featuring a perfectly seared salmon paired with fluffy quinoa, all elevated by a tangy lemon caper sauce. This dish brings together succulent, well-seasoned salmon with the subtle nutty flavor of quinoa, complemented by the bright, zesty sauce for a palate-pleasing meal that's as nourishing as it is delicious.
INGREDIENTS
4.5 oz Salmon Fillet
0.75 cup Cooked Quinoa
1.5 tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 lemon (juice)
1 tsp Capers
1 clove minced Garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa with water (using a ratio of approximately 1:2), bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until the grains are tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon, skin-side down if applicable, and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side until a golden crust forms and the salmon is cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice and capers, allowing the sauce to bubble for about 1 minute to meld the flavors.
To serve, lay a bed of cooked quinoa on a plate, place the seared salmon atop the quinoa, and drizzle the lemon caper sauce over the salmon.
Serve immediately and enjoy your balanced, flavorful dinner.