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SALMON STUFFED WITH SPINACH

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Author Jehan Powell

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs salmon filet
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 tsp crushed garlic
  • 10 oz spinach chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Once oil is hot, add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until its softened then add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds before adding spinach, ½ tsp salt and red pepper flakes.
  • Stir and cook until spinach has wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place salmon onto a cutting board and starting on one end, sliced down middle horizontally making sure not to cut through the other side.
  • Season salmon with ½ tsp salt, black pepper and lemon zest.
  • Next peel back the top flap of salmon and spread spinach to cover then place the flap back over the spinach.
  • Place salmon onto a greased baking pan and place into preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Do not overcook as the salmon will continue to cook once it’s removed from the oven. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.