Salmon With Sesame-Ginger Quinoa

Serves: 5

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

47

Sweetness

53

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 tbsps

Toasted Sesame Oil

Directions:

1

Heat 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat

2

Add the grated ginger; cook until slightly softened, 1 minute

3

Add the quinoa; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, 2 minutes

4

Add 1 1/4 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt

5

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low

6

Cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 12 minutes

7

Add the bok choy, minced jalapeno and half of the scallions to the quinoa

8

Cook, covered, until the bok choy wilts, about 7 minutes

9

Meanwhile, bring 3/4 cup water, the sliced ginger and sliced jalapeno to a boil in a large skillet over medium heat

10

Add the salmon

11

Cover and cook until just cooked through, 5 minutes

12

Transfer to a plate using a slotted spatula

13

Stir the soy sauce, lemon juice, remaining scallions and 1 tablespoon sesame oil into the poaching liquid

14

Fluff the quinoa; season with salt

15

Serve with the salmon; drizzle with the soy sauce mixture and top with the cilantro