Walnut Stuffed Salmon

This recipe for Walnut Stuffed Salmon packs a heart-healthy punch as both salmon and walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids. The addition of brown rice and spinach rounds out the nutritional balance and boasts delectable flavour.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 cups (1 L) chopped spinach
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) cooked brown rice
• 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon zest
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) shredded old cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts
• 1 lb (500 g) salmon fillet, skinned and pin bones removed

Directions:

• In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook until tender but 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 walnut stuffed salmon on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake in a 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 a green salad.

Serves 4.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

• 378 calories
• 24 g protein
• 24 g total fat
• 5 g saturated fat
• 11 g polyunsaturated fat
• 7 g monounsaturated fat
• 57 mg cholesterol
• 17 g carbohydrate
• 4 g fibre
• 419 mg sodium

From: http://www.besthealthmag.ca/recipe/walnut-stuffed-salmon

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