Baked Salmon with Zoodles
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Serves | Prep. Time |
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1 | 30 mins |
Salmon is not only packed with protein and delicious but it's high in omega 3 fatty acids that have many powerful health benefits for your body and brain.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (4.4 oz. /125g each)
- 3.5 oz. (100g) quinoa, cooked
- 1 zucchini
- ½ tbsp. olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2.5 oz. (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
- chili flakes, to taste
Method
Preparation - 10 minutes to cook but marinate for 1 hour- Mix together the ingredients of the marinade and cover the salmon to marinate for about 1 hour.
- While the salmon is marinating, cook the quinoa and spiralize the zucchini.
- Heat the oil in the pan, add the crushed garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add in the zoodles 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.
- Heat the oven to 480°F (250°C) and place the salmon on a baking tray or casserole dish. Bake for about 7 minutes.
- Remove the salmon from the oven to rest for a moment. In the meantime, pour the salmon juices into the quinoa, and mix well.
- Divide the quinoa and zoodles between two plates, then place the salmon on top. Sprinkle with chili flakes to serve.
Nutritional
- Serves 2
- 487 Calories
- Protein 38g
- Carbs 19g
- Fats 28g