Ingredient Fish & Seafood Fish Salmon Salmon with Smoky Mayo & Quinoa Pilaf 4.0 (6) 6 Reviews We love the ease of cooking salmon straight from the freezer—not only does it save you a step, this method also gently steams the fish for super-moist results. The salmon gets served with a quinoa pilaf for a healthy and filling meal. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a recipe developer, tester, and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 29, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD See More Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Jacob Fox Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Quinoa pilaf uses frozen peas for added sweetness and convenience.This meal is a healthy option rich in protein and fiber from the salmon and quinoa.Smoky mayo with paprika enhances the salmon’s flavor. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 cup water 4 frozen salmon fillets (about 1 1/4 pounds) ½ cup quinoa ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 ¼ teaspoons grated garlic, divided ½ cup panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ teaspoon salt, divided 2 cups frozen peas ½ teaspoon dried dill ½ teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Place salmon in a baking dish (skin-side down, if not skinned). Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, add quinoa to the boiling water, cover and reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer. Cook until most of the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Combine mayonnaise, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon garlic in a small bowl. Combine panko, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon garlic in another small bowl. Uncover the salmon and spread each fillet with about 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise mixture topped with 2 tablespoons of the panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Continue baking, uncovered, until the fish is opaque in the center and the breadcrumbs are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes more. Add peas and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic, 1 tablespoon oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt to the quinoa. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the peas are hot and the water is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Stir in dill, lemon zest and lemon juice. Serve the quinoa with the salmon. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October 2021 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 483 Calories 24g Fat 29g Carbs 36g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 4 oz. salmon & 3/4 cup quinoa Calories 483 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 4g Protein 36g 72% Total Fat 24g 31% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 72mg 24% Vitamin A 1885IU 38% Sodium 400mg 17% Potassium 776mg 17% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.