Description
A sophisticated dinner idea for one featuring seared salmon with a lemon-dill sauce, served with asparagus and quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (6 oz)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup asparagus (trimmed)
- 1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, dill, and garlic to create the sauce.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest.
- Add asparagus to the same skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Plate the quinoa, topped with asparagus and the seared salmon. Drizzle with lemon-dill sauce.
Notes
- For variations, substitute salmon with chicken or tofu.
- Garnish with extra dill or microgreens for presentation.
- Ensure quinoa is fluffy by letting it sit covered after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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