Harissa Glazed Salmon with Quinoa

Ingredients

• 200 g salmon fillet
• 45 g dry quinoa
• 15 g harissa paste
• 5 ml olive oil
• 100 g asparagus spears

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Toss the asparagus with olive oil and place alongside the salmon on the baking sheet.

3. 3

   Coat the top of the salmon fillet evenly with the harissa paste.

4. 4

   Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

5. 5

   Cook the quinoa in boiling water according to package directions, then serve with the salmon and asparagus.

Nutrition Notes

The rich omega-3 fatty acids in salmon combined with a massive 45g protein hit make this ideal for post-training muscle synthesis and combating inflammation.

Tips

• →Store leftover quinoa separately to maintain its texture.
• →Adjust the amount of harissa paste depending on your heat tolerance.
• →Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon for an extra flavour boost.