Basil Pesto Salmon with Soft Polenta, Spinach & Courgette
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Italian plate pairs salmon with soft polenta for 41g protein and roughly 595 kcal.
Ingredients
- 130g Salmon Fillet
- 200g polenta
- 80g spinach
- 80g courgette
- 25g pesto
- 10g parmesan
- 3g garlic
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the spinach and courgette, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Whisk the polenta into simmering stock and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
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Place the salmon on a lined tray, brush with some of the sauce and bake at 200°C for 12-14 minutes until it flakes easily.
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Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the spinach and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: soft polenta first, then the veg and salmon, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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