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Walnut Stuffed Salmon

Walnut Stuffed Salmon

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Minced onion
  • 1 Clove garlic minced
  • 4 cups chopped spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup shredded old Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped California walnuts
  • 1 pound salmon fillet skinned and pin bones removed

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes. 2 Stir in garlic, spinach, salt and pepper and cook until spinach starts to wilt, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. 3 Add cooked rice to spinach and stir in lemon zest until well combined. 4 Spread spinach mixture evenly over salmon and sprinkle with cheese and walnuts.5 Roll up gently using toothpicks or butcher’s twine to secure. 6 Place salmon on a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet and bake in 375° oven until fish is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. 7 Transfer to cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with steamed seasonal vegetables or green salad.
  • Source: California Walnut Board