High Protein Salmon

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:34:08 GMT

Step 1

1. Place salmon filets skin side down on a paper towel. Thinly slice about 1/3 of the lemon into circles and lay on top on the salmon filets. Season with some salt and let sit for a few minutes.

Step 2

2. Place the cup of dry quinoa in a pot and add ~2 cups of water and some salt/crushed red pepper/garlic powder. Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Once it comes to a boil, cover it and reduce to a simmer, then cook for ~15 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 3

3. While the quinoa cooks, place a pan on the stove over medium heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the salmon filets skin side down and cook for ~4-5 minutes so the skin crisps up a bit. Remove the lemon slices, season with garlic powder and then flip the salmon and cook for another ~5-6 minutes or until cooked to your desired temperature (I personally like to take it off the heat at ~125F, FDA recommends 145F for fish). I also like to add a sprinkle of salt to the skin at this point as it finishes cooking.

Step 4

4. When the salmon is done, remove it from the pan and set aside. Add the green beans to the pan and season with some salt/crushed red pepper/garlic powder. Cut the remaining 2/3 of the lemon into wedges and gently squeeze some of the juice into the pan with the beans, then place the lemon wedges flesh side down into the pan. Cook the beans/lemons for ~2-3 minutes then turn off the heat.

Step 5

5. Plate the quinoa, then rest the salmon on top of it skin side up. Place the green beans and lemon wedges around the salmon and enjoy.

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