High Protein Salmon Meal Prep: 4 Steps to Deliciousness
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This high protein salmon meal prep is perfect for a healthy week of meals.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture over the salmon.
- Add broccoli and cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet.
- Drizzle remaining oil mixture over vegetables.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Divide quinoa, salmon, and vegetables into meal prep containers.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on preference.
- Salmon can be grilled if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 80mg