Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Salmon with Herb Quinoa

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared with lemon and garlic, served over fluffy herb-infused quinoa. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups vegetable broth to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add salmon fillets skin side down to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy, then flip and cook 3-4 more minutes until salmon is opaque.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat, sprinkle 1 tsp lemon zest and drizzle 2 tbsp lemon juice over salmon. Let rest for 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Serve salmon over the herb quinoa, spooning any pan juices on top.

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