SERVES 1 ~ 10 MIN PREP
BAKED SALMON WITH COURGETTE NOODLES & QUINOA
SERVES 2 ~ 10 MIN PREP ~ 1-HOUR COOK
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Low Carb
Can Also be made with Chicken or any other white meat or fish
Per Serving
Kcal - 487
Fats - 28g
Carbs - 19g
Protein - 38g
Ingredients
2 SALMON FILLETS (125G EACH)
100G QUINOA, COOKED
1 COURGETTE
½ TBSP. OLIVE OIL
1 GARLIC CLOVE, CRUSHED
70G SUNDRIED TOMATOES, RINSED, CHOPPED
SALMON MARINADE:
2 TBSP. TAMARI
½ TBSP. OLIVE OIL
½ TSP. SWEET PAPRIKA
½ TSP. HOT PAPRIKA
1 TBSP. RICE VINEGAR
1 TSP. HONEY
1 TBSP. BLACK SESAME SEEDS
CHILLI FLAKES, TO TASTE
Method
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Mix together the ingredients of the marinade and cover the salmon to marinate for about 1 hour.
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While the salmon is marinating, cook the quinoa and spiralize the courgette.
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Heat the oil in the pan, add the crushed garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add in thecourgette noodles and stir occasionally until it softens (about 3-4 minutes). Towards the end add the chopped tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Heat the oven to 250°C and place the salmon on a baking tray or casserole dish. Bake for about 7 minutes.
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Remove the salmon from the oven to rest for a moment. In the meantime, pour in the salmon juices into the quinoa, and mix well.
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Divide the quinoa and courgette noodles between two plates, then place the salmon on top. Sprinkle with chilli flakes to serve.