Zesty Lemon Dill Salmon
A bright and fresh dish featuring salmon fillets topped with a flavorful lemon and dill sauce, served with quinoa and green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Salmon Fillets
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon, Sliced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Dill
- 2 cups Quinoa
- 2 cups Green Beans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the salmon by patting dry and placing skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ready the lemon and dill by drizzling olive oil over the salmon, adding lemon slices on top, and sprinkling fresh dill.
- Roast the salmon in the oven for about 12-15 minutes until flaky and slightly opaque.
- Cook the quinoa by rinsing it, then in a medium pot, add 2 cups of quinoa and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Steam the green beans in the last few minutes of cooking the salmon.
- Plate the dish by adding quinoa, green beans, and the roasted salmon on top.
Notes
Garnish with extra dill or lemon wedges for an added touch. Experiment with different herbs or sides for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon, dill, quinoa, healthy dinner, easy recipe
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