Gluten-Free Maple Glazed Salmon with Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 4 6oz Salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup Cucumber
• 1/2 cup Red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup Red onion
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the 1 cup of quinoa thoroughly under cold water. Place the rinsed quinoa in a medium saucepan with the 2 cups of vegetable broth and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat (212°F / 100°C), then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to steam. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool completely.
2. 2While the quinoa cools, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (tamari), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until well combined.
3. 3Prepare the salad vegetables. Finely dice the 1/2 cup cucumber, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup red onion. Chop the 1/4 cup fresh parsley.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with the diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
5. 5Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (approximately 400°F / 200°C). Place the 4 6oz salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
6. 6Flip the salmon fillets. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the second side, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily with a fork. During the last minute of cooking, brush the prepared maple glaze generously over the top of each salmon fillet.
7. 7Serve the maple-glazed salmon fillets immediately over the prepared quinoa salad.

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