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Harissa Grilled Salmon with Squash Quinoa

Harissa Grilled Salmon with Squash Quinoa

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This elegant dish offers the deep, smoky complexity of harissa glazed salmon, grilled to perfection so the spicy glaze gives way to the tender, flavorful fish beneath. Paired with a simple squash quinoa tossed with fresh scallions and mint. Sweet, herby, are the perfect cool contrast to the heat of the harissa.
Servings 2 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting tim 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces salmon skin on
  • salt

For the Harissa Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons harissa
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste or 1/2 minced clove of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped

For the Squash Quinoa

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow summer squash thinly slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste or 1/2 minced garlic clove
  • 1 scallion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon mint torn or chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Make the Harissa glaze by mixing harissa, honey, garlic paste, coriander, cumin, ginger powder, chili powder, salt, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley.
  • Season the salmon with salt and spread the harissa glaze on the top of the salmon. Allow the glaze to penetrate the salmon for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • Grill the salmon on the grill for about 15-20 minutes. All depending on the thickness of the fish fillets. (NOTE 1)
  • While the salmon is cooking on the grill, make the squash quinoa.
  • Cook the quinoa until all liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. (NOTE 2)
  • Heat oil in a skillet and add the thinly slices summer squash. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender
  • Add some garlic paste and cook until fragrant. Mix squash with quinoa, season with salt & pepper, lemon zest and juice and sprinkle with torn fresh mint and scallions.
  • Transfer the squash quinoa on 2 plates and place the salmon fillets on top.

Notes

  1. The USDA-recommended internal temperature for fully cooked and safe salmon is 145 degrees F.
  2.  Check out my post on how to Cook the quinoa fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 42gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 302mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14g
Author: Marinka
Calories: 540kcal
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: African
Diet: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free