Herb-Roasted Salmon with Quinoa
A healthy, protein-packed meal with flaky salmon and fluffy quinoa. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, quinoa, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 oz each (4 total) salmon fillets
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss quinoa with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread in a baking dish and roast for 15 minutes until tender.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix salmon with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp dill, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Step 4: Serve salmon over quinoa, garnished with additional dill and lemon wedges.
