Tangy Citrus-Glazed Salmon with Herbed Quinoa

A bright, balanced dish featuring salmon glazed in a zesty lemon-honey mixture, served over quinoa infused with fresh herbs and lemon zest.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp grated ginger in a small bowl until fully combined.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add salmon skin-side down; cook for 4 minutes until golden brown before flipping.
4. Step 4: Brush half the citrus glaze over salmon, transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven, and bake for 8 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, cook 1 cup quinoa in 2 cups water for 15 minutes until tender, then fluff with a fork and stir in 2 tbsp chopped dill and 1 tsp lemon zest while still warm.