Kids Sustainable Grilled Salmon Plate Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salmon
Vegetables
Quinoa
Garnish
Method
Prepare Quinoa
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, 2 cups of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 3
Simmer Quinoa
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- 4
Fluff Quinoa
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork and set aside.
Prepare Vegetables
- 5
Prepare Broccoli and Carrots
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of broccoli florets and 1 cup of sliced carrots.
- 6
Season Vegetables
Drizzle with 1 tbs of olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt. Toss until evenly coated.
- 7
Grill Vegetables
Place the seasoned vegetables in a grill basket or on a sheet of aluminum foil on the grill. Grill for about 10-12 minutes, until tender.
Grill Salmon
- 8
Prepare Salmon
In a small bowl, mix 2 tbs of olive oil, 2 tbs of lemon juice, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper.
- 9
Marinate Salmon
Brush the salmon fillets with the marinade mixture and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- 10
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 11
Assemble Plate
- 12
Plate the Dish
On each plate, place a serving of quinoa, followed by the grilled salmon and a generous portion of grilled vegetables.
- 13
Garnish
Sprinkle with 2 tbs of chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
