- Calories: 526
- Fat: 33 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Carbs: 23 g
Serves: 2
- Essential minerals
- Fat burner CLA
- Omega-3
Ingredients
- 2 wild-caught salmon filets (4 oz. each)
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup dry quinoa
- 3 tbsp. grass-fed butter, softened
- Fresh herbs (to your preference – chives and dill are great)
- 1 organic lemon (for zest and juice)
- Sea salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush salmon with olive oil, and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until just cooked through (do not overcook).
2. At the same time, cook the quinoa in 1 cup of water (prepare it like you would prepare rice).
3. Meanwhile, mix butter with chopped fresh herbs and lemon zest. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve the baked salmon with a dollop of herb butter and freshly squeezed lemon juice on top of the hot quinoa.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
