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Skillet Salmon with Quinoa, Feta & Arugula

A healthy and easy to make dinner for the busy week night.
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 6-oz skin-on salmon filets
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ tablespoons canola vegetable, or light olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup pre-washed or rinsed quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups baby arugula
  • 2 scallions white and light green parts, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese about 4 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Heat the canola oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the salmon skin-side down and cook without moving until skin is crisp, 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove salmon with a thin metal fish spatula and set on a large plate skin-side-up.
  • In the same skillet, bring 2 cups of chicken stock to an active boil, add quinoa and cook for 10-11 minutes or until quinoa has softened.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low, stir in the arugula, scallion, feta and place the salmon back on top, skin-side up, cover and cook until the salmon is barely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Portion out the quinoa and salmon and drizzle with fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pairs amazingly well with the mild flavors of an Albarino white wine.
Adapted from seriouseats.com