OPTAVIA Counts:
- 1 Lean
- 3 Green
- 3 Condiment
Salmon is by far our favorite fish when prepared properly and this Salmon Florentine recipe is sure to leave you satisfied! With a flavorful assortment of spinach, green onions, tomatoes and ricotta cheese you’ll wonder how something so amazing is still on plan!
Do you dream of eating healthy American food every day? Make this healthy lean and green Salmon Florentine recipe to give you and your family a American meal that is both delicious and fits most any healthy meal plan!
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
The health benefits and nutritional make up of Salmon
Introduction
Salmon is one of the most popular fish in the world. It’s a healthy food and also very tasty. Salmon has been around for a long time, and people have been eating it for thousands of years because it’s delicious as well as being good for your health.
Salmon is a good source of protein.
Protein is essential for building muscle and keeping you full. Without the right amount of protein in your diet, you may feel tired and weak. Salmon contains all nine essential amino acids that are needed to create new proteins in our bodies. Protein helps maintain healthy bones, skin, hair and nails by providing the necessary nutrients needed to support these body parts as they grow older or when they’re injured (for example, a cut).
Lean & Green Salmon Florentine
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Green Onions Chopped
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 2 small Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1(12) oz Spinach Chopped
- 11/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes Chopped
- 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 tsp Salt (optional)*
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 4 (51/2) oz Salmon
- Spray small Light Cooking Spray
Lean & Green Salmon Florentine
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- In a medium skillet, cook onions in oil until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add the spinach (12-oz.package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and patted dry), chopped cherry tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, salt (optional) and pepper. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and let cool 10 minutes. Stir in the ricotta cheese (part-skim)
- Place a quarter of the spinach mixture on top of each salmon fillet. Place fillet on a lightly greased rimmed baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
