Salmon in Yogurt and Herb Sauce with Quinoa: A Tasty and Nutritious Symphony!

Ingredients From Salmon to Quinoa Yogurt and Herb Sauce

For the Salmon:

• 2 salmon fillets (about 150g each)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For the Yogurt Sauce:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped chives
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Quinoa:

• 1 cup of washed quinoa grains
• 2 cups of water
• Salt to taste

How to prepare Salmon with Yogurt and Herb Sauce and Quinoa

1. Preparing the Salmon:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper to taste.
3. In a non-stick frying pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
4. Grill the salmon fillets for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked to your desired doneness.
5. Transfer the salmon fillets to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.

2. Preparing the Yogurt Sauce:

1. In a bowl, mix the natural Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, chopped chives, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and black pepper to taste.
2. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.

3. Preparing Quinoa:

1. In a medium saucepan, place the washed quinoa and water.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. When the water boils, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes with the pan covered.
5. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and season with salt to taste.

4. Assembling the Dish:

1. Serve the baked salmon fillets on individual plates.
2. Top each salmon fillet with the yogurt sauce.
3. Serve cooked quinoa on the side.
4. Garnish with additional fresh herbs, black olives, or halved cherry tomatoes, if desired.