Quinoa Crusted Salmon
This Quinoa Crusted Salmon uses quinoa and breadcrumbs for added texture, flavor and nutrition and pairs beautifully with a side salad. It's packed with flavor and ready in under 20 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight meal!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: crusted salmon, salmon
Servings: 2
Calories: 415kcal
Whisk egg in a bowl, and in a separate bowl combine the breadcrumbs, uncooked quinoa, salt, garlic, and parsley.
Next heat 1-2 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Dip each salmon fillet into the egg mixture, and then directly into the quinoa mixture, making sure both sides are coated.
Place salmon directly into the skillet skin-side down and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook salmon for 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Top salmon with fresh chives and enjoy!
*Use gluten free breadcrumbs to keep this recipe gluten free
*Be sure to pat the salmon dry with a paper towel before dipping it into the egg mixture and quinoa
*Calories are an estimation and are per serving
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 1023mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg