Basil Pesto Salmon with Spinach

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 bunch
(312 g)

Fresh Baby Spinach

2 Tbsp

Unsalted Butter

1/4 tsp

Ground Nutmeg

1 lb

Salmon

preferably centre cut, cut into 4 equal portions

1 tsp

Garlic Powder

1/4 cup

Basil Pesto

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

to taste

Chopped Fresh Basil

for serving

(optional)

to taste

Sliced Lemons

for serving

(optional)

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Place the Fresh Baby Spinach (1 bunch) into a large microwave-proof casserole dish and cover with a glass top or plastic wrap to lock in the steam. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add the Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp) and Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp) , and season to taste with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) . Set aside.

Step 3

Place the Salmon (1 lb) skin-side down into another microwave-proof casserole dish. Season with Garlic Powder (1 tsp) , Salt (to taste) , and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) .

Step 4

Brush each fillet with 2 Tbsp of the Basil Pesto (1/4 cup) . Cover the dish tightly with a glass top or plastic wrap to lock in the steam. Cook on Power 7 for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Check the center of the fish for doneness – it should flake apart easily when poked with a fork. If undercooked, continue to cook at 30-second intervals. Do not overcook fish. Let stand, covered, for 3 minutes before serving.

Step 6

Squeeze Lemons (to taste) over fish and garnish with Fresh Basil (to taste) if desired. Serve with spinach.