Complete Meals & Recipes
Lemon-Herb Grilled Salmon & Quinoa Bowl
⚖️ Portion: 1 bowl (6 oz salmon, 3/4 cup quinoa, veggies) | ⚙️ Appliances: Grill, Stove / Oven, Air Fryer
Calories
🔥 540 kcal
Protein
🥩 44g
Carbs
🥔 42g
Fat
🥑 22g
🔪 1. Prep & Pre-Treatment
Marinate 6 oz wild salmon fillet in 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon zest, minced garlic, and dried oregano for 15 minutes. Rinse 1/2 cup dry quinoa until water runs clear.
🌿 2. Seasoning & Flavor Profile
Fresh lemon juice, oregano, garlic, sea salt, cracked black pepper, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley.
🔥 3. Appliance Cooking Instructions
⚙️ Grill:
Grill salmon skin-side down over medium-high heat (400°F) for 4–5 mins per side until internal temp reaches 145°F.
⚙️ Air Fryer:
Air fry salmon at 390°F for 7–9 mins until flaky and golden on edges.
⚙️ Stove / Oven:
Simmer quinoa in broth for 15 mins. Pan-sear salmon in cast-iron skillet for 3–4 mins per side.
🍽️ 4. Serving & Plating
Serve flaking salmon over warm tri-color quinoa with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
❄️ 5. Meal-Prep Storage & Reheat
Fridge: 3 days |
Freezer: 60 days
Optimal Reheat: Gently warm salmon & quinoa in air fryer at 320°F for 4 mins; add fresh cucumber after heating.
Optimal Reheat: Gently warm salmon & quinoa in air fryer at 320°F for 4 mins; add fresh cucumber after heating.