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Herb Crusted Salmon Fillets with Quinoa & Garlic Yoghurt
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Herb Crusted Salmon Fillets with Quinoa & Garlic Yoghurt

35 minServes 2Nutri-Score B€€
from @lucysallysommer5 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • smoked paprika (ground)Spices1 g
  • garlic powderSpices1.5 g
  • chilli powderSpices500 mg
  • kosher saltSpices2 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices1 g
  • breadcrumbsBakery30 g
  • parsley (leaves chopped)Produce25 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • salmon fillets (skin on)Fish2 pieces
  • Dijon mustardPantry15 ml
  • lemon (zested and juiced)Produce1 piece
  • Greek yoghurtDairy60 g
  • garlic (clove, minced)Produce1 piece
  • extra virgin olive oilPantry8 ml
  • quinoa (cooked)Grains185 g
  • fresh herbs (mint and parsley, chopped)Produce8 g

per serving

Nutrition

455kcal

Carbs
39 g
Proteins
28 g
Fat
21 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
    • Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    Step 1

  2. Mix the spice blend and the herb crust

    • In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, chilli powder, a pinch of salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
    • In another small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the chopped parsley, olive oil and a few grinds of black pepper.
    Step 2

  3. Coat the salmon

    • Place the salmon fillets skin-side down, side by side, on the baking tray.
    • Spread the Dijon mustard over the salmon, then the spice mix, pressing it down so it sticks.
    • Top with the breadcrumb mixture and press it down to secure.
    Step 3

  4. Bake the salmon

    • Bake in the middle of the oven until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
    Step 4

  5. Make the garlic yoghurt

    • Place the Greek yoghurt, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl and stir to combine.
    • Adjust the seasoning to your liking.
    Step 5

  6. Prepare the herby quinoa

    • Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions, then pour it into a bowl.
    • Add the chopped herbs and a drizzle of olive oil and combine.
    Step 6

  7. Finish the salmon

    • Remove the salmon from the oven and immediately squeeze the lemon juice over it.
    Step 7

  8. Serve

    • Spread the garlic yoghurt on the plate, top with the quinoa, then the salmon.
    • Finish with a little chilli oil and a simple side salad if you like.
    Step 8
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