Ingredients
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4 oz salmon fillet (two 2-oz portions)
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup baby spinach
1 lemon, zested and juiced (1/2 for zest, 2 tbsp juice)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat
Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper
Grill or sear salmon 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through
Toss cucumber with 1 tsp juice and 1/4 tsp salt
In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and zest
Spoon lemongarlic sauce over warm salmon and vegetables
Notes
Use fresh salmon for best texture
Add cherry tomatoes or avocado for extra flavor
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Low Calorie Meals
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Modern American
- Diet: High Protein, Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg