Anti-Aging Salmon on Spinach with Lemon Champagne Sauce
It’s a real powerhouse combination and loaded with nutrients! With salmon’s brain-boosting, heart-protecting omega-3 fatty acids and spinach’s antioxidant power, this dish is sure to provide you with anti-aging protection.
Serves 4.
4 5-oz. salmon filets
2 10-oz. bags fresh baby spinach
2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
Black pepper
Lemon Sauce
2 extra-large eggs, separated
4 T. fresh lemon juice
1/3 c. dry white champagne or prosecco (Italian sparkling wine)
2 T. chopped fresh dill
Salt and pepper, to taste
• In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Whisk in yolks and lemon juice.
• Transfer to a small pan and slowly add champagne, stirring constantly. Turn on low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Do not boil.
• Remove from heat; stir in dill, salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, coat fleshy side of fillet with black pepper, and grill or pan-fry until done, turning once. Remove skin.
• Steam spinach in a large pot or in the microwave until tender. Stir in oil.
• On each of four plates, place a bed of spinach. Top with a salmon fillet. Drizzle fillet with 1/4 cup sauce and serve!
Nutritional Information per Serving: 332 calories, 39 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 16 g fat (3 g saturated), 203 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 258 mg sodium.
This EatSmart column is reprinted from USAWEEKEND Magazine and is copyrighted by Jean Carper. It cannot be reprinted without permission from Jean Carper.
