Can I replace the quinoa with rice?

Yes, you can use rice instead of quinoa if you prefer it. However, the cooking time and amount of water are different for rice.

What other types of fish can be used instead of salmon?

Tuna, mackerel, and halibut are good options that pair well with the quinoa and vegetable skewers.

Which vegetables work best for the vegetable skewers?

One of the best things about this recipe is how versatile it is, you can easily adapt it to whatever vegetables are in season! In spring and summer, zucchini, asparagus, and green bell pepper are excellent choices for skewers. During autumn and winter, broccoli, runner beans, or romanesco work beautifully. Just make sure to cut the vegetables into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate in the oven.

Can I make the lemongrass vinaigrette ahead of time?

Absolutely and it’s actually recommended! If you prepare the vinaigrette with lemongrass, lime juice, and chives a few hours or even a day in advance, the flavors will have more time to infuse into the olive oil. Store the dressing in an airtight jar in the refrigerator and give it a good shake before serving.

Quinoa with vegetable skewers and baked salmon

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30min

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Easy

Looking for a light, healthy, and above all incredibly flavorful dinner? This quinoa with vegetable skewers, pan-seared salmon, and a fresh lemongrass vinaigrette is a winner! This easy fish dish combines juicy, tender salmon with crisp seasonal vegetables and the subtle Asian-inspired flavors of ginger and lemongrass.

The secret to this recipe? The quinoa is briefly sautéed with ginger and spring onions before cooking, allowing the flavors to infuse every grain. Perfect for a weeknight meal when you want something quick, healthy, and delicious.

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 2P

Quinoa salad:
150g cooked quinoa
5cm fresh ginger
2 tbsp olive oil
pepper and sea salt
2 finely chopped spring onions
250 g hot vegetable or chicken broth

Salmon
400g salmon fillet
Pepper and salt

Vegetable skewers
4 vegetable skewers depending on the season: zucchini, asparagus, green beans, broccoli, green bell pepper, romanesco

Vinaigrette
1 tbsp finely grated lemongrass
juice of 1 lime
100 ml olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped chives

150g cooked quinoa
5cm fresh ginger
2 tbsp olive oil
pepper and sea salt
2 finely chopped spring onions
250 g hot vegetable or chicken broth

400g salmon fillet
Pepper and salt

Vegetable skewers
4 vegetable skewers depending on the season: zucchini, asparagus, green beans, broccoli, green bell pepper, romanesco

1 tbsp finely grated lemongrass
juice of 1 lime
100 ml olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped chives