Spicy Maple Glazed Salmon with Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and minced garlic.
- Marinate the salmon fillets in the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the marinated salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through and glazed.
- Meanwhile, rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced red bell pepper, cucumber, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the quinoa salad until well combined.
- Serve the spicy maple glazed salmon on a bed of quinoa salad.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
- Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious meal!
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