Recipe:
Baked Salmon with Spinach and Strawberry Salsa
Baked Salmon with Spinach and Strawberry Salsa
Serves 4
A bright mixture of strawberries, kiwi and cucumber pairs nicely with the rich flavor of salmon.
Ingredients
4 (3-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pound strawberries, diced
2 kiwifruits, peeled and diced
1 cucumber, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 pound baby spinach leaves, rinsed but not dried
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pound strawberries, diced
2 kiwifruits, peeled and diced
1 cucumber, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 pound baby spinach leaves, rinsed but not dried
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place salmon on a baking sheet and sprinkle with lemon zest. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until cooked through.
Meanwhile, place strawberries, kiwi, cucumber, jalapeño, mint and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl and toss until combined. Set aside. Heat a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add spinach, with water still clinging to leaves, cover and cook 5 minutes or until wilted, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining lemon juice. Divide spinach among plates. Top with salmon and salsa and serve.
Meanwhile, place strawberries, kiwi, cucumber, jalapeño, mint and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl and toss until combined. Set aside. Heat a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add spinach, with water still clinging to leaves, cover and cook 5 minutes or until wilted, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining lemon juice. Divide spinach among plates. Top with salmon and salsa and serve.
Nutrition
Per Serving: 240 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 29g total carbohydrate (9g dietary fiber, 10g sugar), 21g protein
This recipe is packed with fiber, protein and healthy fats..
Remember eating heart healthy doesn't have to taste bad and can be fun and creative!