Sterling Spiced Salmon with Quinoa
Crispy baked salmon glazed with a honey-mustard sauce, served over fluffy quinoa and steamed broccoli. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 40 minutes pairs each salmon fillets, honey, Dijon mustard 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 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, 6 oz each salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 cups, rinsed quinoa
- 2 heads, cut into florets broccoli
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1, sliced lemon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix honey, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce. Brush this glaze over salmon fillets. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and flaky.
- Step 2: While salmon bakes, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Step 3: Toss broccoli florets with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Steam in a microwave-safe dish with 1/4 cup water for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Squeeze lemon slices over the top.
- Step 4: Serve salmon with quinoa and broccoli, garnished with additional lemon slices.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sterling Spiced Salmon with Quinoa take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (20 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sterling Spiced Salmon with Quinoa?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep each salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sterling Spiced Salmon with Quinoa?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sterling Spiced Salmon with Quinoa for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sterling Spiced Salmon with Quinoa?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The step-by-step instructions were super clear. Turned out perfect on my first try.
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
