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Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Quinoa & Greens

A light yet satisfying dinner featuring oven-baked salmon marinated in fresh herbs and lemon, served with fluffy quinoa and sautéed greens for a well-balanced, protein-rich meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Bake Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 120g each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oi
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
  • Salt & pepper
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water or veggie broth
  • 2 cups spinach or kale
  • 1 tsp olive oil (for greens)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • skillet
  • pot

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Place salmon fillets in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until flaky.
  4. Meanwhile, rinse quinoa and cook in water or broth (15 min).
  5. In a skillet, sauté greens with a little olive oil until wilted.
  6. Serve salmon with quinoa and greens on the side.

Notes

Add lemon slices on top of salmon before baking for extra flavor