Name: Seared Salmon with Steamed Asparagus and Lemon Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 ounces Wild Salmon Fillet; 1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa; 1 cup Steamed Asparagus; 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

Nutrition

Per serving

436 calories

Protein: 42g; 38% of calories
Carbs: 28g; 26% of calories
Fat: 18g; 36% of calories

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Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions if not already cooked, then fluff with a fork and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears and steam them in a basket over boiling water until tender-crisp, approximately 4-5 minutes.
Pat the salmon fillet completely dry with a paper towel and season the flesh side with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering but not smoking.
Place the salmon skin-side down in the hot pan and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving it to ensure the skin becomes golden and crispy.
Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F or the fish flakes easily.
Plate the lemon-infused quinoa and steamed asparagus, top with the seared salmon fillet, and serve immediately.

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