Salmon with Creamed Spinach Farro
Creamed spinach gets a major upgrade with farro and salmon for an easy and healthy meal prep you'll love!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 741kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillets (4 fillets)
- 4 tablespoon olive oil divided
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 14 ounces canned coconut milk
- 6 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup Italian pearled farro
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and brush with 2 tablespoon olive oil on both sides along with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook the salmon, skin side up, until golden and crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside on a plate and cover.
- Add remaining olive oil to skillet and sauté onions and tomatoes, about 2 minutes. Season with garlic powder.
- Pour in chicken stock and heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in spinach and farro. Mix well.
- When liquid comes to a simmer, reduce the heat and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until farro is tender.
- Nestle in the salmon, skin-side down and continue to cook, covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Divide the farro, tomatoes, and spinach mixture into 4 meal prep containers. Place a salmon fillet on top.
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Nutrition
Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 1387mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4228IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 5mg