27 Dec Salmon in a Pouch with Quinoa
Servings: 4
Estimated Total Prep Time: 25 minutes
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving)
Calories: 512
Total Protein: 35 grams
Total Carbs: 29 grams
Total Fat: 28 grams
Saturated Fat: 6 grams
Total Fiber: 3 grams
INGREDIENTS
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 ¼ cups water
1 ¼ lb salmon filet, uncooked, cut into 4 5-oz pieces
1 lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Bring water to a boil. Add pre-rinsed quinoa. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 12 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes and fluff.
While quinoa is simmering, slice lemon into 8 slices. Season salmon pieces with salt and pepper on both sides. Place two lemon slices on a piece of aluminum foil. Place one piece of salmon atop lemon slices; drizzle with ½ tbsp of olive oil. Loosely fold foil around salmon creating a pouch – no holes, a complete seal. Repeat with the other three salmon portions. When oven reaches 450 degrees F, place all the pouches on a sheet pan and cook for 12 minutes.
Add ¼ of the cooked quinoa to each of four bowls, then place a piece of salmon in each. Add the liquid and lemon (optional).
Optional: Can be served with a salad of mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinegar.