Salmon and Spinach
Enjoy this delicious recipe for salmon and spinach. It combines robust flavors and nourishing ingredients for a tasty and wholesome lunch or dinner.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 326kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz salmon filets 2 separate pieces
- 6 cups fresh spinach or 1 lb frozen
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp turmeric divided
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 T lemon juice
- 3 tsp coconut oil melted, divided
- 1 T parsley finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper or lightly grease with coconut oil and keep aside.
- Marinade the salmon with salt and freshly cracked pepper, lemon juice, 1 tsp of melted coconut oil, turmeric, and garlic powder. Arrange a few slices of garlic on the salmon filets (optional). Let it sit while the oven preheats.
- Bake the salmon in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until it starts flaking.
- While the salmon is baking, heat the coconut oil in a pan and fry the garlic for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add the spinach and cook until the spinach wilts. If you are using frozen spinach, there will be extra liquid. Cook till the water evaporates (or pour off).
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper and salt. Plate, place the salmon on top, and serve. Add lemon slices for garnish if desired.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 1397mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8677IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 4mg