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Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon Quinoa

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Tangy grilled salmon served on a bed of quinoa and baby spinach with a lively lemon herb accent.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets, approximately 170 grams each
  • 240 millilitres cooked quinoa
  • 60 grams fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Set grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Brush salmon fillets with half of the lemon herb mixture, ensuring even coverage.
  4. Place salmon on the preheated grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until fish is cooked through and lightly charred.
  5. Toss cooked quinoa with fresh spinach and the remaining lemon herb dressing until well combined.
  6. Arrange the quinoa and spinach mixture on serving plates, top with grilled salmon, and serve with extra lemon if desired.

Notes

For enhanced flavour, allow salmon to marinate in the lemon herb mixture for 10 minutes prior to grilling.

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