Salmon and Quinoa on Asparagus with Lime Cilantro Sauce
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa1 cup water1/2 cup light sour cream3 Tbsp light mayonnaise1 tsp grated lime zest2 Tbsp fresh lime juice1 tsp grated fresh ginger1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantropinch salt (not in calculations)14 oz salmon, cut into 4 pieces1/2 Tbsp olive oil1 lb asparagus1 Tbsp butter
1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
2. Combine the sour cream, mayo, lime zest, 1 Tbsp lime juice, ginger, cilantro and salt in a small bowl, mixing well. Set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 375* F. Place the salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush with oil. Place in oven and bake uncovered on the center rack for 11 -14 minutes.
4. While salmon is cooking, prepare the asparagus. Trim off the tough portion of each spear. Place in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes (until tender but crisp). Toss the asparagus in the butter and remaining 1 Tbsp lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
5. Arrange asparagus on serving plates. Place quinoa over asparagus and top with a piece of salmon. Drizzle the lime dressing over the salmon.
Serving Size: Serves 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANDIBUBBLES1013.
2. Combine the sour cream, mayo, lime zest, 1 Tbsp lime juice, ginger, cilantro and salt in a small bowl, mixing well. Set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 375* F. Place the salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush with oil. Place in oven and bake uncovered on the center rack for 11 -14 minutes.
4. While salmon is cooking, prepare the asparagus. Trim off the tough portion of each spear. Place in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes (until tender but crisp). Toss the asparagus in the butter and remaining 1 Tbsp lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
5. Arrange asparagus on serving plates. Place quinoa over asparagus and top with a piece of salmon. Drizzle the lime dressing over the salmon.
Serving Size: Serves 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANDIBUBBLES1013.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 397.1
- Total Fat: 22.5 g
- Cholesterol: 63.0 mg
- Sodium: 289.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 24.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 25.3 g
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