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Easy One-Pot St Patrick’s Day Salmon with Quinoa

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A quick and easy one-pot recipe combining flaky salmon with fluffy quinoa, infused with fresh herbs and citrus, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin on for crispiness
  • 1 cup quinoa (170 g), rinsed well
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth (480 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup (170 g) of quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove bitterness.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir the rinsed quinoa into the pan with the aromatics. Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) of vegetable or chicken broth. Increase heat to bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the quinoa simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  5. While quinoa simmers, pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Zest the lemon and set aside the zest.
  6. After quinoa has simmered 15 minutes, gently nestle the salmon fillets skin-side down on top of the quinoa. Scatter chopped spinach over and around the salmon. Cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and quinoa. Sprinkle with lemon zest and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

If quinoa isn’t fully cooked after 15 minutes, add a splash more broth or water and cook a few minutes longer. Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure a good sear. Use medium-low heat to avoid overcooking salmon. Keep the lid on while simmering to trap steam and cook evenly.

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Keywords: salmon, quinoa, one-pot meal, St Patrick’s Day, easy recipe, healthy dinner, gluten-free, quick meal

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