Description
This garlic butter salmon takes everything you love about that rich, savory flavor—and gives it a lighter, protein-packed twist. Flaky, seared salmon is drizzled in garlic herb butter and served over fluffy quinoa tossed with roasted veggies. It’s a clean, satisfying meal you can whip up in 30 minutes—and it meal preps like a dream.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (4–6 oz each)
2 tbsp butter (or light butter)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
Veggie Quinoa Base
1 cup uncooked quinoa (or use cauliflower rice for low-carb option)
2 cups water or broth
2 cups mixed veggies (zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli), chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
Garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook quinoa: rinse, then simmer with water or broth until fluffy (about 15 mins).
Toss veggies in olive oil and seasonings, then roast at 400°F for 15–20 mins.
While veggies roast, season salmon with salt and pepper. Sear in a pan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
In the last minute, add butter, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley to the pan. Spoon garlic butter over salmon as it finishes cooking.
Toss quinoa with roasted veggies. Serve salmon on top, drizzled with extra garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 470
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 38g