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Spicy Citrus Salmon with Roasted Carrots and Parsley Quinoa

2023-10-26 - Written by: Amelia Chen

Spicy Citrus Salmon with Roasted Carrots and Parsley Quinoa

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring salmon glazed with a zesty citrus marinade, roasted sweet carrots, and fluffy quinoa tossed with fresh parsley.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb salmon fillet, skin on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, ginger, cumin powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place salmon fillet in a baking dish and pour the marinade over it. Ensure both sides are coated.
  4. Toss sliced carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a separate baking sheet.
  5. Bake salmon and carrots for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and carrots are tender.
  6. While the salmon and carrots bake, rinse quinoa under cold water and drain. Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  7. Stir chopped parsley and butter into the cooked quinoa.
  8. Serve salmon fillets over a bed of parsley quinoa, alongside roasted carrots.