Description
A healthy and flavorful dish featuring grilled salmon, quinoa, and a creamy avocado topping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions, using 2 cups of water. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush salmon fillets with olive oil and season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grill salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
- In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- To assemble, place a layer of quinoa on each plate, top with a salmon fillet, and drizzle with avocado cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.