April 07, 2010

Spinach-Stuffed Salmon Fillets


*under 500 calories!

2 5-oz. salmon fillets, fresh and preferably wild
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
5 oz. packaged baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp. dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
Cooking spray

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Make a slit 2/3 of the way through the center of each salmon fillet, making sure not to cut all the way through. Season each fillet with salt and pepper. In a bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, and almonds. Spoon 1/3 cup of the mixture into each slit. Arrange fillets on broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes and spinach mixture is heated through. Serves 2.

Calories - 499
Protein - 48g
Fiber - 8g
Carbs - 26g
Fat Total - 24g
Saturated Fat - 1g

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