Description
Lemon Garlic Fish & Quinoa Meal is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender white fish fillets marinated in zesty lemon and garlic with fluffy quinoa. Perfect for any occasion, this meal delivers restaurant-quality flavors straight from your kitchen. With its stunning presentation and adaptability to various diets, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor every bite as you create a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine quinoa and water; bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place fish fillets in a baking dish, pour marinade over them, and let sit while preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake fish for 12-15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve fish over quinoa; garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg