Quinoa-Crusted Salmon with Zesty Crème Fraîche Sauce

Pan-seared salmon fillet coated in crunchy quinoa, finished in the oven and served with a zesty mustard crème fraîche sauce.

Healthy Salmon High Protein Gluten Free Quinoa

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

925.2

kcal / serving

925.2 kcal total

Carbs

42.8g

per serving

42.8 g total

Fat

65.1g

per serving

65.1 g total

Protein

45.4g

per serving

45.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Dijon Mustard

Dairy

Crème Fraîche

Fruits

0.5

piece

Lemon

Juice only

0.5

piece

Lemon

Juice only

piece

Lemon

Wedges for garnish

GrainsCereals

Quinoa

Used for coating

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Parsley

Chopped fresh

Salt

To taste

Black Pepper

Freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

Seafood

150

Salmon Fillet

Fresh fillet

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Roll the salmon in quinoa and press to coat thoroughly.

Heat olive oil in a small ovenproof frying pan and brown the salmon for 3 minutes per side.

Bake in the oven for 8 minutes until cooked then drizzle with lemon juice.

Combine crème fraîche and mustard in a small pan over heat until smooth.

Stir in parsley and lemon juice then season with salt and pepper.

Plate the salmon, pour the sauce over it, and garnish with lemon wedges.