Recipes
Citrus Broiled Salmon with Quinoa
2 servings
25 minutes total
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Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin removed (about 12 oz)
- Nonstick aluminum foil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or ghee)
- 1 lemon, for juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon roasted garlic–herb seasoning
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen quinoa and squash blend
- 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries and glazed walnuts
Steps
- Thaw salmon if needed. Place oven rack 6 inches from element; preheat broiler on HIGH. Line baking sheet with foil. Melt butter, juice lemon (2 tablespoons), and chop parsley finely. Whisk butter, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice until combined.
- Arrange salmon on baking sheet (wash hands), sprinkle with seasoning, and drizzle with one-half butter mixture. Broil 6–8 minutes until centers of fillets flake easily and are 145°F.
- Meanwhile, microwave quinoa blend following package instructions. Stir cheese and cranberries and walnuts into quinoa; spread on serving platter. Arrange fish over quinoa, drizzle with remaining half butter mixture, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve.
Always check fish for bones.
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Amount per ½ recipe serving: Calories 820, Total Fat 45g, Sat Fat 14g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 160mg, Sodium 960mg, Total Carb 52g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 26g, (Incl. 15g Added Sugars), Protein 53g, Vitamin D 60%, Calc 15%, Iron 20%, Potassium 25%