Samon with Avocado Mango Salsa on Quinoa
The husband and I have been trying to eat better for the past few weeks. We realized that our metabolism rate has dropped significantly over the last few years. Our energy level have been pretty sluggish recently as well, so we made a conscientious effort to eat a little better. My sinuses have been very
- Prep time
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- Cook time
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- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1-1/2 cup vegetable stock or water
- 1 mango (pitted & diced)
- 1 avocado (pitted & diced)
- 1/2 red pepper (cored & diced)
- 1/2 yellow pepper (cored & diced)
- Juice of 1 lime (or more to taste)
- 1 shallot (diced (optional))
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 fillet of salmon (150-180g each)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Quinoa
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Rinse quinoa and drain.
- 3
Place quinoa into a pot over medium heat and toast until no longer wet and smells nutty. About 5-8 minutes.
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Pour in stock, bring to boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover and let the quinoa cook in a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
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After 15 minutes, turn off heat and allow to sit with lid on for another 5 minutes. Do not open or peek!
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Then fluff with fork before serving.
- 8
Mango Avocado Salsa
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Place everything into a bowl, and gently toss to combine.
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Season with salt, pepper, and more lime juice to your desired taste.
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Salmon
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Season salmon with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Heat oil in pan over medium heat.
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When oil is hot, add fish skin side down and cook for 2-3 minute.
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Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.