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Description
This dish features tender baked salmon with flavorful cilantro-lime quinoa. The salmon is seasoned and baked to perfection, while the quinoa is infused with the zesty freshness of cilantro and lime. It's a balanced, tasty, and low FODMAP-friendly meal option.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the garlic-infused olive oil over the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and low FODMAP broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the quinoa simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the cilantro-lime quinoa onto plates.
- Place a baked salmon fillet on top of each bed of quinoa.
- Garnish with extra chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
- Remember to adjust the portion sizes and ingredients according to your specific dietary needs and tolerances. Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious meal!
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups low FODMAP chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
