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Salmon and Quinoa on Asparagus with Lime Cilantro Sauce is for Dinner.

Salmon and Quinoa on Asparagus with Lime Cilantro Sauce takes several minutes to prepare.

Salmon and Quinoa on Asparagus with Lime Cilantro Sauce takes several minutes to cook.

Salmon and Quinoa on Asparagus with Lime Cilantro Sauce makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Salmon and Quinoa on Asparagus with Lime Cilantro Sauce are:

1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup light sour cream
3 Tbsp light mayonnaise
1 tsp grated lime zest
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
pinch salt (not in calculations)
14 oz salmon, cut into 4 pieces
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb asparagus
1 Tbsp butter

Here is how you make Salmon and Quinoa on Asparagus with Lime Cilantro Sauce:

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.2. Combine the sour cream, mayo, lime zest, 1 Tbsp lime juice, ginger, cilantro and salt in a small bowl, mixing well. Set aside.3. Preheat oven to 375* F. Place the salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush with oil. Place in oven and bake uncovered on the center rack for 11 -14 minutes.4. While salmon is cooking, prepare the asparagus. Trim off the tough portion of each spear. Place in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes (until tender but crisp). Toss the asparagus in the butter and remaining 1 Tbsp lime juice. Season with salt to taste.5. Arrange asparagus on serving plates. Place quinoa over asparagus and top with a piece of salmon. Drizzle the lime dressing over the salmon. Serving Size: Serves 4Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANDIBUBBLES1013.

The nutritional information for Salmon and Quinoa on Asparagus with Lime Cilantro Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 397.1

• Total Fat: 22.5 g
• Cholesterol: 63.0 mg
• Sodium: 289.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
• Protein: 25.3 g