Salmon with Quinoa and Avocado

A balanced meal of salmon, quinoa, and avocado providing roughly 40% protein, 30% carbs, and 30% fat.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

572

Level

Easy

Yields

1 servings

Cost

£4.86

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Seafood•Fish

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Occasion:

Weeknight Dinner

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Ingredients

Servings

150gSalmon fillet(Skin on or off, your preference)

£3.75

50gQuinoa(Rinsed)

£0.30

0.5mediumAvocado(Sliced)

£0.65

1tbspOlive oil(For cooking the salmon)

£0.08

1tspLemon juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.05

0.3tspSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.3tspBlack pepper(To taste)

£0.02

100mlWater(For cooking quinoa)

Total Cost

£4.86

£4.86 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Place salmon fillet on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
3
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C). Alternatively, pan-fry the salmon in olive oil for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through.
4
While salmon is baking, cook quinoa. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
5
Fluff quinoa with a fork.
6
Serve salmon with cooked quinoa and sliced avocado.
7
Drizzle lemon juice over the salmon and avocado before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (351g)

572 kcal / 2391 kJ

Carbs

28g

11% of RDA

Fat

34g

49% of RDA

Protein

42g

84% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

2 g

2% of RDA

Sodium

313 mg

14% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

You can add vegetables like steamed broccoli or asparagus for added nutrients.

For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking.

Adjust the amount of quinoa and avocado to suit your personal preferences and dietary needs.

Cooking Equipment

Baking sheet

Small saucepan

Frying pan (optional)

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Starter

Watercress and Apple Salad with Light Lemon Vinaigrette

A refreshing and light salad with a peppery bite, perfect as a starter.

10 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"The peppery bite of the watercress and the crisp sweetness of the apple offer a refreshing contrast to the richness of the salmon and avocado. The light lemon vinaigrette echoes the lemon juice used on the salmon, creating a harmonious flavor bridge and preparing the palate for the main course without being overly heavy."