Orange Sesame Salmon with Broccoli and Quinoa
A healthy salmon dinner with an quick Asian sauce
Ingredients
- 170 g quinoa
- 170 ml orange juice
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- 1 brocolli, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 4 salmon fillets approx. 4 oz each
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp reduced sodium tamari
- 1 tsp cornflour
- ¼ tsp salt optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 230°C/450°F/Gas 8
- Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions. Substitute 120 ml of water for 120ml of orange juice
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil, add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a baking tray and roast for 8 minutes
- Combine 2 tbs spoons of seasame oil, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl. Brush the mixture onto the salmon
- Place the salmon onto the baking tray with the broccoli and bake until the salmon is cooked 8 - 10 minutes. Spinkle the salmon with sesame seeds
- Whisk the remaining orange juice, sesame oil, ginge, talmari and cornflour in a bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Drizzle the sauce over the salmon and serve