Crispy-Skin Salmon with Herbed Quinoa and Garlic Green Beans

Ingredients

• 2 fillets (about 150 g each) salmon fillets, skin on
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 300 g green beans, trimmed
• ¾ cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1.5 cups water or homemade chicken broth
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 scallions, sliced, green and white parts

Method

1. Simmer the quinoa in the broth until the grains pop open.15 min timer
2. Sear the salmon skin-side down in olive oil until the skin crisps.4 min timer
3. Flip the fillets and cook until they flake at the thickest point.4 min timer
4. Lift the salmon out and stir-fry the beans with garlic until bright and tender.5 min timer
5. Fold lemon zest, herbs and scallions into the quinoa.
6. Squeeze lemon over the salmon and plate it on the herbed quinoa with beans.