California walnut stuffed salmon

Serves 4

Incorporate healthy Omega 3's in your diet with this easy salmon recipe stuffed with walnuts.

2 tsp

olive oil

1/4 cup

minced onion

1 clove

garlic, minced

4 cups

chopped spinach

1/2 tsp

salt and pepper

1 cup

cooked brown rice

2 tsp

lemon zest

1/4 cup

shredded, old cheddar cheese

1/2 cup

cup walnuts

1 lb

salmon fillet, bones removed

In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook until tenderbut not browned, about five minutes. Stir in garlic, spinach, salt and pepper and cook just until spinach starts to wilt, about three minutes. Remove from heat.
Add cooked rice to spinach and stir in lemon zest until well combined.
Spread spinach mixture evenly over salmon and sprinkle with cheese and walnuts.
Roll up gently using toothpicks or butcher’s twine to secure.
Place salmon on a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet and bake in 375ºF(190ºC) oven until fish is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
Transfer to cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with steamed seasonal vegetables or green salad.

Calories 378

Protein 24 g

Carbohydrates 17 g

Fat 24 g

Fibre 4 g