Baked Lemon-Herb Salmon with Quinoa Pilaf

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Oven-baked salmon infused with fresh lemon and herbs served atop a fluffy quinoa pilaf with chopped vegetables for a wholesome meal. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe (gluten free, high protein), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 small, finely diced red bell pepper
• 2 sliced thin green onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet and brush evenly with the lemon-herb mixture. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
3. Step 3: While salmon bakes, rinse 1 cup quinoa and combine with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
4. Step 4: Remove quinoa from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in 1 finely diced red bell pepper, 2 sliced green onions, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Serve salmon fillets atop quinoa pilaf immediately while warm.