Harissa Salmon Quinoa

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Flaky salmon glazed with a sweet and fiery harissa-honey mixture, served alongside a vibrant, herb-infused citrus quinoa. A dazzling dish that's both healthy and bursting with complex flavors.

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Chef:

chef-avatarhrisou

Total cooking time:

55 mins

Servings:

4
Harissa Salmon Quinoa

Ingredients

















Method


  • 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together harissa paste, honey, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.


  • 2Pat salmon fillets dry. Place on the prepared baking sheet and brush generously with the harissa-honey glaze. Arrange lemon slices around the salmon.


  • 3Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.


  • 4While salmon bakes, prepare the quinoa. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, diced red onion, 1 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.


  • 5Remove quinoa from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.


  • 6Stir in remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, orange zest, 1/2 orange juice, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, and cherry tomatoes into the quinoa. Adjust seasoning if needed.


  • 7Serve the glazed harissa salmon immediately alongside the citrus herb quinoa. Garnish with crumbled feta if desired.

Notes


  • For extra crispiness, broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes until caramelized.

  • No harissa? Sriracha or gochujang can be substituted, adjusting honey to taste.

  • Any grain can be used instead of quinoa, such as couscous or rice, adjusting cooking liquid accordingly.

Tags

pescatarian
gluten-free
dinner
mediterranean
healthy
weeknight
spicy
sheet pan meal

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