Maple-Glazed Salmon with Quinoa & Greens
Pan-seared salmon with a sticky maple-balsamic glaze, served over fluffy quinoa and fresh arugula. Weeknight elegance that takes 25 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 512
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring 1.5 cups salted water to a boil. Add quinoa, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 2
While quinoa cooks, pat salmon dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side up; sear 4 minutes without moving until skin is crispy.
Step 4
Flip salmon, then add maple syrup and balsamic vinegar to the pan around (not on) the fish. Sear 2 more minutes until centers feel gently yielding.
Step 5
Toss spinach and arugula together in a bowl, squeeze lemon over, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Spoon quinoa onto plates, top with greens, then salmon. Drizzle the pan glaze over the fish and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small pot with lid
- paper towels
- medium bowl
- wooden spoon
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