YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Quinoa
Enjoy a vibrant dish featuring a perfectly seared salmon fillet imparting a crisp exterior and tender interior, complemented by lightly roasted asparagus and a zesty, lemon-infused quinoa. This balanced meal offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors, perfect for a nutritious dinner.
INGREDIENTS
6 oz Salmon Fillet
1/4 cup dry Quinoa
5 Asparagus Spears
1 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 Lemon
Pinch Salt
Pinch Black Pepper
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Rinse the asparagus and trim the woody ends. Toss the asparagus spears in a small bowl with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes until tender and slightly crispy.
Meanwhile, rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine the dry quinoa with water (use about 0.5 cup water for 1/4 cup dry quinoa) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Stir in the juice and zest from half a lemon once cooked.
Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillet skin-side down (if applicable) and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.
Plate the salmon alongside the roasted asparagus and a serving of lemon quinoa. Serve immediately.