Seared Chili-Lime Salmon with Citrus Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets, 4-6 oz each
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa, dry
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 1 grapefruit, segmented
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with chili powder, lime zest, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets flesh-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.