For the past few months I’ve really cracked down and made the commitment to eat healthier and one of the ways that I’ve been doing that is by incorporating more fish into our weekly diet. We’ve never been huge fish eaters but now that I’ve been learning new ways to prepare it, we are finding out that we enjoy it even more than before.
Just last week this recipe hit my email box and I’ve already printed it out and it’s on my “to-make list” for sure! It looks absolutely delicious and I love that it combines salmon with quinoa and fresh blueberries. The recipe was created by Executive Chef at Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa, Anthony Stewart. It will make 4 servings. Recipe and Photo used with permission.
Seared Salmon with Blueberries and Quinoa Recipe
¾ cup uncooked quinoa
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 cups fresh blueberries
4 four-ounce salmon fillets
Pre-heat grill to medium-high heat.
Bring quinoa and 1-1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low, and cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
While quinoa is simmering, pour balsamic vinegar and blueberries into a small saucepan. Bring to boil on the stove. Reduce heat and stir regularly under mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
To grill salmon, place your fillets on grill rack lighted misted with oil spray, and directly over coals. Grill, uncovered, for 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness, or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork. Turn the fish once halfway through grilling.
If your fillets still have skin, remove the skin after grilling.
On 4 individual plates, divide quinoa. Top with salmon. Top salmon with blueberry sauce. Garnish each plate, if desired, with a few fresh blueberries.
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Somehow I added the wrong comment , so this is my comment for today. I love salmon recipes and I have never tried it with blueberry and quinoa. This healthy recipe should taste delicious.
What a great recipe that combines two of my favorite foods. I think this is a fabulous recipe with the blueberries being a nice flavor contrast to the salmon.
It just occurred to me that I have never tried salmon. Oh, I’ve had salmon patties, but never salmon like this. I have no idea if I would like this or not, lol. But I do love blueberries!
I caught a great sale on canned wild Alaskan salmon so I’m stocked up. I’ll have to get some blueberries and try this recipe. I’ve never had them together. I’m thinking I can improvise and make some mean salmon patties.
What an interesting combination. I love salmon and I love blueberries so now I am curious. Thanks for sharing yet another healthy recipe. Hope you are having a better day that I am just spent like three hours at the DMV now I am feeling totally spent.
I love salmon. I love blueberries. I’ve just never thought about putting them together. This looks wonderful.