Quinoa & Sesame Ginger-Crusted Salmon
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In partnership with NOW Foods
Prep Time
10 minutes, plus 15 minutes cook time
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Recipe Source
Ingredients
- 8 oz fillet wild salmon, cut into 4 2 oz fillets
- 1 Q Cups™ Organic Quinoa
- 1 tsp Extra Virgin Sesame Seed Oil, Organic
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1⁄2 tsp lime zest
- 1⁄4 cup Sesame Seeds, Organic
- 3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup scallions
Directions
- Preheat grill to 350° F.
- In the Organic Quinoa Q Cup place sesame seed oil, soy sauce, ginger powder, lime juice, lime zest, and 1⁄2 cup of hot water.
- Stir, cover with lid, and steep for 5 minutes.
- Combine with cilantro, scallions, and sesame seeds.
- Place 1⁄4 cup on salmon fillet, skin side down.
- Place on grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Info
305 Calories, 20 g Protein, 26 mg Cholesterol, 30 g Carbohydrates, 0 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 12 g Total fat (2 g sat), 71 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, ★★★★ Vitamin B6, ★★★ Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin D, Magnesium, ★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Folate, Iron, Zinc, ★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Potassium
