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Amazing 3-Step Blackened Salmon with Quinoa

Blackened Salmon with Quinoa
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Create a flavorful Blackened Salmon with fluffy Quinoa. This recipe brings bold, spicy seasoning to tender salmon, perfectly balanced by the nutty whole grain quinoa. Get ready for a satisfying meal!

Ingredients

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  • 2 Salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon Blackening Seasoning (use your favorite spicy blend)
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups Water or low-sodium broth
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa well under cold water.
  2. Combine the rinsed quinoa and water or broth in a saucepan. Add a pinch of salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  6. While the quinoa rests, pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  7. Generously coat both sides of the salmon fillets with the blackening seasoning. Press the seasoning firmly onto the fish.
  8. Heat the olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  9. Carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets in the hot skillet.
  10. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the salmon is blackened on the outside and cooked through to your liking.
  11. Serve the blackened salmon immediately over a bed of the prepared quinoa.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the amount of blackening seasoning to match your spice preference.
  • If you prefer a less intense sear, cook the salmon over medium heat instead.
  • Broth adds more flavor to your quinoa than plain water.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the finished salmon brightens the flavor.

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