NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 ounces Salmon Fillet

1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa

1 cup Asparagus spears

1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.

• 2

  Pat the salmon fillet dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Place the salmon in the pan skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp.

• 5

  Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until it reaches your desired level of doneness.

• 6

  Remove the salmon from the pan and let it rest.

• 7

  In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and asparagus, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.

• 8

  Deglaze the pan by stirring in the lemon juice over the asparagus.

• 9

  Serve the seared salmon over the bed of quinoa with the lemon-garlic asparagus on the side.