Pan-Roasted Salmon with Citrus-Infused Quinoa and Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Salmon fillets pan-roasted to crispy skin perfection served on a bed of fluffy quinoa brightened with fresh lemon and dill. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, quinoa, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each, skin on salmon fillets
1 cup, rinsed quinoa
2 cups water
3 tbsp, divided olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 1 cup rinsed quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
Step 2: Stir 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp olive oil into the cooked quinoa. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Keep warm.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place skin-side down in the hot skillet.
Step 4: Cook salmon for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: Serve each salmon fillet atop a portion of the citrus-dill quinoa.