Oven Baked Salmon (with Quinoa, Roasted Pecan, and Snap Peas)

A clean and quick salmon plate with roasted vegetables and quinoa.

Prep Time12

Cook Time20

Total Time32

Course: Fish

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: oven, salmon

Servings:

Calories: 1119kcal

Author: Daisy Merano

Preheat oven to 450F
Combine all the rub ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dill weed, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Rub the salmon with the mixed rub ingredients. Let it stay for 15 minutes.
3 ounces salmon steak
Place the salmon in a greased baking tray and then bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let it cook down.
Meanwhile toss snap peas, olive oil, and pecan in a bowl. Arrange on a baking tray. Roast in the same oven at 400F 5 to 8 minutes.
12 to 15 pieces snap peas, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 cup pecans
Arrange the quinoa on a plate and then put the roasted snap peas and pecan on the side. Top with baked salmon.
1 1/4 cups quinoa
Enjoy!

If you're out of dill weed. You can sub in dried parsley for a more neutral taste. Tarragon adds a light anise hint, while fennel fronds bring a mild licorice edge that pairs nicely with salmon. Stick to dried herbs in the same quantity.
Don’t skip the rest period after baking. Salmon continues cooking slightly after it's removed from heat. Letting it rest for a few minutes helps prevent dryness and keeps the meat tender.
Roast your pecans separately if needed. If you’re worried about burning them, roast them alone for 3 to 4 minutes on a lower rack. They toast quickly and go from golden to bitter in seconds if left unattended.
Any type of quinoa will work. I used white quinoa here because it's fluffier, but red or tri-color varieties are fine too. Just cook according to package directions, and avoid over-watering to keep the grains from clumping.
Use skin-on salmon if you want crisp edges. For extra texture, bake skin-side down and finish with a quick broil for 1 to 2 minutes. Just keep your eye on it so it doesn't dry out.