Spring Pilaf With Salmon Asparagus Recipes

QUINOA PILAF WITH SALMON AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa thoroughly by placing in a fine-mesh strainer and holding under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups of the water to boiling over high heat. Add quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until water is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 4 cups water and bouillon cube to boiling over high heat. Add salmon, skin side up; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove with slotted spoon to plate; let cool. Discard water. Remove skin from salmon; break into large pieces.
• Meanwhile, rinse and dry skillet. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in onions; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in peas, tomatoes and broth; cook 1 minute.
• Gently stir quinoa, salmon, lemon-pepper seasoning and dill weed into asparagus mixture. Cover; cook about 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

QUINOA PILAF WITH SALMON, SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Salt and pepper the salmon fillet and sprinkle 1 Tbsp of white wine or sake.
• In the meantime, wash and chop all the vegetables.
• In a saucepan, place quinoa and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
• Place the salmon fillet with the skin side down, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook until all water is absorbed, for about 10 - 15 minutes.
• Heat a Tbsp olive oil in a skillet, add onion and garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté. Finally add spinach and sauté until the spinach is completely wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
• When the quinoa is done, turn off the heat. Carefully remove the salmon skin and flake the salmon with a fork. Mix with the quinoa.
• Add the vegetables and mix again. Season with salt and pepper.
• Infuse love into food and serve!

SAVORY SALMON OVER WILD RICE PILAF WITH A SIDE OF SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat wild rice according to directions. After ten minutes add brown rice and cook for 45 minutes more. Meanwhile, Slice Garlic, shred carrot and coarsely chop spinach. Set aside. Peel sweet potatoes, cube and steam them until tender. Melt butter, add walnuts, garlic salt and curry. Pour butter over drained sweet potatoes when ready to serve. Toss to coat evenly. Add carrots and garlic to rice for the final ten minutes of cooking time. Toss with spinach when ready to serve. Broil salmon for 3 to 5 minutes depending on thickness. Wisk black beans sauce with juice, aminos and lemon peel. Lay spinach on a bead of the rice pilaf and garnish with sweet potatoes. Generously drizzle black bean sauce over salmon coating completely. Serve hot. Enjoy!