Healthy Recipes

Lemon-Herb Grilled Salmon with Quinoa Pilaf and Asparagus

Lemon-Herb Grilled Salmon with Quinoa Pilaf and Asparagus

Healthy recipe · Lunch
30 min1 serving650 kcal

A balanced lunch recipe with clear preparation steps and practical nutrition values.

Macros per serving

Estimated calorie contribution from protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Protein35 g · 34% kcal
Carbohydrates35 g · 34% kcal
Fats15 g · 32% kcal

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillet
    Salmon fillet170g
  • Quinoa
    Quinoa75g (dry)
  • Asparagus spears
    Asparagus spears150g
  • Lemon
    Lemon1/2
  • Fresh dill
    Fresh dill1 tbsp, chopped
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil1 tbsp
  • Garlic
    Garlic1 clove, minced
  • Vegetable broth
    Vegetable broth150ml

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Season salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and half of the chopped dill.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan, combine quinoa, vegetable broth, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

  3. 3

    Toss asparagus with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Grill or roast alongside salmon for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp.

  4. 4

    Grill salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

  5. 5

    Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the cooked salmon and asparagus. Stir the remaining chopped dill into the cooked quinoa.

  6. 6

    Serve the grilled salmon with the quinoa pilaf and lemon-drizzled asparagus.

Nutrition per serving

Calories650kcal
Protein35g
Carbs35g
Fats15g

Nutrition per 100 g

Reference values for the main ingredients used in this recipe.

IngredientkcalProteinCarbsFats
Salmon fillet (cooked, grilled)20825 g0 g12 g
Quinoa (cooked)1204.1 g21.3 g1.9 g
Asparagus spears (cooked, steamed)202.2 g3.9 g0.1 g
Lemon291.1 g9.3 g0.3 g
Fresh dill433 g7 g0.4 g
Olive oil8840 g0 g100 g
Garlic (raw)1496.4 g33.1 g0.5 g
Vegetable broth (low sodium)100.5 g1.5 g0.1 g
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