Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic & Nutmeg Spinach

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

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.