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Spiced Salmon with Roasted Pumpkin & Quinoa

2023-10-27 - Written by: Amelia Green

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Spiced Salmon with Roasted Pumpkin & Quinoa

A vibrant and healthy dinner dish featuring spiced salmon, roasted pumpkin, fluffy quinoa, and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Salmon fillets (skin on)
  • 1 medium Pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • Salt & Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. While the pumpkin is roasting, cook the quinoa according to package instructions, using the vegetable broth. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.
  3. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the salmon skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
  4. Place the seared salmon fillets on top of the roasted pumpkin and quinoa. Garnish with fresh parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately.