Five Spice Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime peel, finely grated ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute ⓘ
- 1 lb salmon steak, cut into 4 equal pieces
- 8 cups baby spinach leaves ⓘ
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed ⓘ
Instructions
- In a 2-quart dish, combine the lime peel, lime juice, 1 teaspoon of the oil, ginger, five-spice powder, and sugar substitute. Add the salmon and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a 3-quart microwavable dish, combine spinach, garlic, and remaining 1 teaspoon oil, tossing gently. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Drain and keep warm.
- Lightly oil a grill rack. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and place on the grill rack. Brush the salmon with additional marinade. Close the grill cover and cook for 4 minutes. Open the grill cover, turn the salmon, and brush with marinade. Close the cover and cook for 4 minutes longer, or until the salmon flakes easily. Discard any remaining marinade.
- To serve, evenly divide the spinach among 4 serving plates and center the salmon on the spinach beds.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
567
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).