YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Seared Salmon with Lemon Herb Zucchini Noodles
Enjoy a vibrant fusion of Mediterranean notes with a twist of Italian freshness. This dish features a perfectly seared salmon fillet, nestled atop zesty lemon herb zucchini noodles and a delicate quinoa side, garnished with fresh basil and garlic. An appetizing blend that’s light yet satisfying, making it an ideal dinner for balancing nutrition and flavor.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz Salmon Fillet
1 medium Zucchini
1.5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Half a Lemon
1 clove Garlic
5g Fresh Basil
1/3 cup Cooked Quinoa
PREPARATION
Using a spiralizer or peeler, create zucchini noodles from the medium zucchini and place them in a bowl.
Mince the garlic and chop the fresh basil finely. Squeeze half a lemon to extract the juice.
Drizzle 1.5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the zucchini noodles, then toss with the lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped basil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the 4 oz salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
Sear the salmon, skin-side down first if applicable, for about 3-4 minutes until a golden crust forms, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the salmon is just opaque in the center.
In a separate small pot, warm the cooked quinoa to serve as a light, nutritious side.
Plate the seared salmon atop a bed of lemon herb zucchini noodles with a side of warm quinoa. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.