Seared Salmon with Quinoa & Zucchini
Very easy
Marcy
Marcy

Seared Salmon with Quinoa & Zucchini

3 minutesPrep time

13 minutesCook time

634 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Salmon (fresh)

6 oz

Salmon (fresh)

Quinoa

1/3 cup

Quinoa

Zucchini

1/2

Zucchini

Garlic

1/4 clove

Garlic

Arugula

1 handful

Arugula

Parsley (fresh)

optional

1 tbsp

Parsley (fresh)

Utensils

Pot (small), Frying pan, Stovetop, Knife

recipe

  • Step 1
    Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
  • Step 2
    Wash & cut the zucchini into half-moon slices.
  • Step 3
    Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add grated or minced garlic, zucchini, salt & pepper. Sauté 4-5 min until the zucchini begins to brown around the edges.
  • Step 4
    Push the veggies to the sides of the pan to create a space in the middle. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel & season with salt & pepper. Arrange the salmon skin side down in the pan. Sear for 4 min.
  • Step 5
    Flip the salmon over and cook for 3 min on the other side. Remove from the heat.
  • Step 6
    Serve salmon with a side of fluffy quinoa, zucchini & arugula.
  • Step 7
    Season with salt, pepper & add a drizzle of olive oil. Add a sprinkle of freshly chopped herbs if you have (optional). Enjoy!