Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Steamed Broccoli

Name: Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Steamed Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 oz Salmon fillet (skin on or off, as preferred); 3/4 cup Quinoa (cooked) (cooked according to package instructions); 1 cup Broccoli (steamed) (fresh or frozen); 1 piece Lemon wedge (for squeezing over salmon); 1 tbsp Olive oil (for drizzling on salmon); 1/4 tsp Salt (to taste); 1/4 tsp Black pepper (to taste)

490 kcal · 38 g protein · 10 minutes · 1 servings

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Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Steamed Broccoli

A healthy and delicious meal featuring tender baked salmon paired with fluffy quinoa and fresh steamed broccoli. This dish is balanced, nutritious, and perfect for a wholesome dinner.

490 kcal 38 g protein 10 minutes

Ingredients

Salmon fillet 5 oz
Quinoa (cooked) 3/4 cup
Broccoli (steamed) 1 cup
Lemon wedge 1 piece
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Salt 1/4 tsp
Black pepper 1/4 tsp

Method

Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat while you prepare the salmon. This ensures the oven is hot enough for baking.
Tip: Preheating the oven before placing the salmon inside helps it cook evenly.
Prepare the salmon. Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the salmon. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top for seasoning.
Tip: If your salmon has skin, place it skin-side down for baking.
Bake the salmon. Put the baking sheet with the salmon into the preheated oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Tip: Check the salmon at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking; it should be moist inside.
Cook the quinoa. While the salmon is baking, if you have uncooked quinoa, rinse 1/4 cup of dry quinoa under cold water. Combine it with 1/2 cup water in a small pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Tip: Rinsing quinoa removes its natural bitterness.
Steam the broccoli. While salmon and quinoa cook, cut broccoli into florets if using fresh. Place broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still bright green.
Tip: Avoid over steaming to retain nutrients and texture.
Plate and serve. Once everything is cooked, place the quinoa on your plate, add the steamed broccoli, and top with the baked salmon. Squeeze the lemon wedge over the salmon for a fresh, tangy flavor.
Tip: Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

Pro tips

If you want extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 15 minutes before baking with lemon juice, garlic, and herbs.
Use a meat thermometer to check salmon doneness; it should reach 145°F (63°C) internally.