Fish on Friday: Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic & Nutmeg Spinach Recipe

Fish on Friday: Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic & Nutmeg Spinach Recipe

Fish on Friday:

Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic & Nutmeg Spinach

Recipe

Fish on Friday: Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic & Nutmeg Spinach Recipe

Welcome to the start of the weekend! Yes, thank God it’s Friday and I am looking forward to a leisurely weekend with a meal out planned for Sunday and some me time too. As regular Lavender and Lovage readers will know, I love fish (and seafood) and I am on a diet, the 5:2 diet; so, it is always handy to combine a low-calorie recipe with my fishy recipes on Friday, and today’s recipe is hot of the press, as I have just prepared, cooked and eaten this delectable dish for Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic & Nutmeg Spinach. I know I always say this, but I am REALLY pleased with this recipe today – it was quick and simple, low in calories and VERY satisfying, plus being full of flavour. I used some the of the excellent salmon that John from Delish Fish sent me recently, and the meal was on the table in under fifteen minutes once I had set the table and got the pans out.

Fish on Friday: Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic & Nutmeg Spinach Recipe

We found there was no need for any spuds or other accompaniments, as the spinach was filling by itself, along with the salmon steak. This recipe is proof that a little goes a long way; the tasty Parmesan cheese crust added another taste dimension, but as I only used a teaspoon per salmon steak, it was low in calories (22 calories per 5g teaspoon) and yet it created a lovely melted crust with the sea salt and black pepper. The fresh chives added another flavour, and for me, with low-calorie recipes it’s all about taste, to try to make a recipe exciting and enjoyable. The only other main criteria for this dish is the salmon, and I used beautiful Scottish salmon that had already been skinned and boned, making it ready to cook. I also used lovely organic spinach, and again, regular readers will know about my commitment to use organic produce wherever possible.

Fish on Friday: Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic & Nutmeg Spinach Recipe

Last week I shared my recipe for Healthy Fish and Chips and Baked Hake & Oven Chips, and it is my plan to share another healthy recipe using some wild Scottish haddock I also received in my hamper next Friday. For me, fish is the original fast food and it always amazes me just how many people are scared to cook fresh fish – fish cooks in a trice and is an essential part of your daily diet with its Omega 3 rich oils. The salmon steaks I used today were cooked to perfection in just under ten minutes and the spinach took even less time, and was ready to serve in four minutes – you can’t get more “fast food” than that! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did today, and I will see you over the weekend with some calorific tea time treats and puddings! Have a great Friday and a lovely weekend, Karen

Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic & Nutmeg Spinach

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Serves	2
Prep time	5 minutes
Cook time	10 minutes
Total time	15 minutes
Meal type	Lunch, Main Dish
Misc	Serve Hot
Occasion	Casual Party, Christmas, Easter, Valentines day
Region	British
By author	Karen S Burns-Booth

On the table in under 15 minutes, this delicious recipe is tasty and easy to make. It is also a perfect diet recipe for those following the 5:2 diet, as each serving is only 295 calories including the spinach accompaniment. Make sure you try to use sustainable and high quality salmon as well as fresh organic spinach.

Ingredients

• 2 x 125g salmon steaks (boned and skinned, 250 calories each)
• salt and black pepper
• 4 sprays low-fat oil (I used Frylight)
• 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese (22 calories per teaspoon)
• 4 fresh chives, finely chopped
• 200g fresh spinach leaves (23 calories per 100g)
• 1 teaspoon dried garlic granules
• a little freshly grated nutmeg
• half a lemon, cut into 2 quarters

Note

On the table in under 15 minutes, this delicious recipe is tasty and easy to make. It is also a perfect diet recipe for those following the 5:2 diet, as each serving is only 295 calories including the spinach accompaniment. Make sure you try to use sustainable and high quality salmon as well as fresh organic spinach.

Directions

Step 1	Season the salmon steaks with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2	Spray the low-fat oil into a frying pan; then add the salmon steaks and cook over a medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes before turning over.
Step 3	Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the cooked side and continue to cook the salmon for a further 5 to 6 minutes, or until it is cooked right through and opaque.
Step 4	Meanwhile, place the spinach leaves into a large saucepan with a little water and steam for 3 to 4 minutes over a hight heat or until the spinach has wilted. Add the grated nutmeg and garlic granules and mix well. Put a lid on the pan and keep warm until it is served.
Step 5	Serve the cooked salmon on warmed plates with the spinach, lemon wedges and the fresh chives scattered over the Parmesan cheese crust.

Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic Spinach

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Disclaimer: I received a hamper of Scottish fish for free from Delish Fish.  I was not required to write a review, however, I like to recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be helpful for my readers. Karen S Burns-Booth