A Simple Salmon Recipe from 'Real Simple'

Salmon With Lemon-Cilantro Vinaigrette

By Jose Picayo

Serves 4
Hands-on Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

• 1 10-ounce box quinoa seeds (1 1/2 cups) **(I changed this from couscous)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 skinless salmon fillet (1 1/4 pounds), cut into 4 portions
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Cook the quinoa according to the package directions.

2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Season the salmon with the paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

4. In a bowl, combine the cilantro, scallions, lemon juice, remaining oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle over the salmon and quinoa. 

Tip: To get more juice from a lemon, roll it on the counter a few times before squeezing. 

Nutritional Information

Calories 556; Fat 19g; Sat Fat 3g; Cholesterol 90mg; Sodium 441mg; Protein 42g; Carbohydrate 55g; Fiber 3g

Link: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/salmon-lemon-cilantro-vinaigrette-00000000020574/index.html?xid=dailyrecnews-09-14-2011