Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon with Quinoa and Asparagus
A nutritious and flavorful dish featuring grilled salmon seasoned with fresh herbs, served with protein-packed quinoa and sautéed asparagus, providing essential vitamins and minerals.
Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon with Quinoa and Asparagus is a dinner recipe ready in about 35 minutes. Each serving has approximately 917 kcal, 68g protein, 91g carbs, 30g fat.
1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook it according to package instructions, typically in a pot with 2 cups of water for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
2. While the quinoa is cooking, preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
4. Coat the salmon fillet with the marinade and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
5. Trim the asparagus and toss it with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
6. Grill the salmon for about 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky.
7. During the last few minutes of cooking, grill the asparagus until tender.
8. Serve the grilled salmon over a bed of quinoa with asparagus on the side.