Basil Pesto Salmon with Spinach

Prepare this delicious, heart-healthy and vitamin-rich dinner in minutes. With short cook times, using the microwave to prepare your meal is a great cooking method to preserve most nutrients. Serve with wild brown rice, orzo or couscous.

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Servings: 4

1 bunch (312 g) baby spinach

2 tbsp unsalted butter

0.25 tsp ground nutmeg

1 lb salmon filet (preferably centre cut, cut into 4 equal portions)

1 tsp garlic powder

0.25 cup pesto (preferably homemade or from the refrigerator section of the grocery store)

Fresh chopped basil and lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Steps

STEP 1

Place the spinach into a large microwave-proof casserole dish and cover with a glass top or plastic wrap to lock in steam. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes.

STEP 2

Add the butter and nutmeg, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

STEP 3

Place the salmon skin-side down into another microwave-proof casserole dish. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.

STEP 4

Brush each fillet with 1 tbsp of the pesto. Cover the dish tightly with a glass top or plastic wrap to lock in the steam. Cook on Power 7 for 5 minutes.

STEP 5

Check the centre of the fish for doneness – it should flake apart easily when poked with a fork. If undercooked, continue to cook at 30 second intervals. Do not overcook fish. Let stand, covered, for 3 minutes before serving.

STEP 6

Squeeze lemon over fish and garnish with chopped basil, if desired. Serve with spinach.

Basil Pesto Salmon with Spinach