Tuscan Salmon

Ingredients

·      4 pieces Salmon, skin removed

·      2 Tbsp olive Oil

·      Salt and pepper

·      2 Tbsp butter

·      2 cloves of garlic, crushed

·      1 cup fresh finely diced tomatoes

·      2 cups fresh or 1 cup frozen spinach (defrosted and drained)

·      1 cup heavy cream

·      2 Tbsp fresh shredded basil

·      2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley

·      ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

·      Juice of ½ fresh lemon

Directions

  1. Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper. 

  2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.  Place salmon face down in oil and cook for 6 minutes.  Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3 minutes. 

  3. Remove from the pan and set aside. 

  4. Add butter to the pan, along with garlic, parsley and ½ the basil.  Sprinkle with a bit more salt and pepper. 

  5. Sauté for 2 minutes and add spinach, tomatoes, and heavy cream. 

  6. Add grated Parmesan and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. 

  7. Return salmon to the pan and simmer, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. 

  8. Before serving, sprinkle with remaining basil and squeeze fresh lemon over fish.

Nutrition:

Calories: 397

Protein: 11 grams

Fat: 38 grams

Carbs: 5 grams