Give your heart — and mood — a boost with this delicious spinach and cranberry stuffed salmon recipe from Blue Zones*. It’s packed with heart-healthy ingredients that lift your spirits, making it a perfect choice for both body and mind. Dig in and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of salmon fillets
- ½ cup of fresh spinach leaves
- Three to four fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- One clove of garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons craisins chopped
- 2 tablespoons nuts chopped (pecans, walnuts or almonds are recommended)
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Preparation
- Sauté the spinach, lemon zest and garlic until spinach is wilted.
- Combine the craisins, nuts, basil and oregano leaves in a small bowl. Add the wilted spinach mixture to the small bowl and combine.
- Cut a pocket horizontally into each salmon fillet. Stuff each pocket with about 2 tablespoons of the combined mixture.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard on the salmon and finish by sprinkling breadcrumbs on top of each fillet.
- Place salmon on non-stick baking sheet or baking sheet lined with oven-safe paper and bake for 20 minutes at 375° F or until fillets are fully cooked.
View the original recipe on the Blue Zones site.
*HonorHealth is steadfast in its commitment to go beyond the traditional expectations of a healthcare system. We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of Blue Zones Project Scottsdale, along with Cigna Healthcare and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona.
The Blue Zones Project Scottsdale represents a multi-year collaborative effort with the City of Scottsdale that involves the entire community working together toward one common goal – to support and build a culture of community health and well-being.