Salmon and greens skillet

Try this easy skillet meal that includes your rice and veggies. It works with any of your favourite fish but salmon is definitely a favourite.

by Emily Richards PH Ec.
365 cal Serves 3
Prep time 0h 10m
Cook time 0h 20m
Total time 0h 30m
Plate of cooked salmon, spinach, carrots and rice

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, toss salmon with 1 tsp (5 mL) of the oil, thyme, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) of the lemon rind and pepper; set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In a nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Cook shallot for 2 minutes. Stir in basmati rice to coat. Add broth and pepper; bring to a simmer. Stir in spinach in batches then nestle salmon fillets into mixture. Cover and cook for about 12 minutes or until rice is tender and salmon flakes when tested.

Nutritional information

Per serving: 1/3rd recipe

Calories
365
Protein
24 g
Sodium
294 mg
Potassium
855 mg
Total fat
14 g
Saturated fat
2 g
Cholesterol
53 mg
Carbohydrates
36 g
Fibre
2 g
Sugars
0 g
Added sugars
0 g

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