Orange-Sesame Salmon with Quinoa & Broccolini
A quick Asian orange sauce gives this healthy salmon dinner recipe bright flavor. No broccolini? Swap in 8 ounces broccoli florets and roast for 5 minutes in Step 3. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2017
Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare quinoa according to package directions, substituting 1/2 cup orange juice for 1/2 cup water. Remove from heat and stir in scallions. Cover to keep warm.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
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Toss broccolini with oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 8 minutes.
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Meanwhile, combine 2 teaspoons sesame oil, garlic powder and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Brush the mixture on salmon.
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Push the broccolini to one side of the pan and place the salmon on the other side. Bake until the salmon is just cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle the salmon with sesame seeds.
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Whisk the remaining 1/3 cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ginger, tamari and cornstarch in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 1 minute. Divide the quinoa, broccolini and salmon among 4 plates. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons sauce each.
Tips
Tips: Turn leftovers into a salmon & spinach sandwich with wasabi mayo for lunch: Whisk 1 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise with 1 tsp. wasabi powder. Spread on 1 toasted whole-wheat burger bun. Top with a leftover portion of salmon and 1/4 cup baby spinach.
Nutrition Facts
2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 3 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat
