Garlic Salmon Quinoa Power Plate with Broccolini & Mushrooms 🐟🥦

A clean, protein-packed meal inspired by your photo—golden pan-seared salmon served over fluffy quinoa with garlicky mushrooms and tender-crisp broccolini. Fresh, filling, and seriously good.

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1 salmon fillet, about 6 oz

¾ cup cooked quinoa

1½ cups broccolini

1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp chopped parsley, optional

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Season the salmon: Pat the salmon dry and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Get that golden sear: Heat half the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for 4–5 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook another 3–4 minutes until golden outside and flaky inside.

Sauté the mushrooms: Add the remaining olive oil and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until tender, browned, and slightly caramelized. Add half the garlic during the final minute.

Cook the broccolini: Steam or sauté the broccolini until bright green and tender-crisp. Toss with butter, the remaining garlic, salt, and pepper.

Warm the quinoa: Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and season lightly with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Build your plate: Spread the quinoa across the center of a large white plate. Place the long salmon fillet along the right side, pile the mushrooms on the lower-left, and arrange the broccolini across the top. Boom—one seriously satisfying plate.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 18 minutes | Total Time: 28 minutes

Kcal: ~570 | Servings: 1