Middle Eastern Spiced Salmon & Spinach Microwave Bowl

Gluten-FreeHigh ProteinLow Carb

A 445-calorie Lunch recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 2 (4 oz/113g each) salmon fillets, skin on or off
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon za'atar spice blend
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep: Pat salmon fillets dry. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, za'atar, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
2. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
3. Divide the fresh spinach evenly between two microwave-safe bowls. Place one seasoned salmon fillet on top of the spinach in each bowl.
4. Cover each bowl loosely with a microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving a small vent.
5. Microwave one bowl at a time on high for 3-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the spinach is wilted. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave's power and salmon thickness.
6. Carefully remove bowls from the microwave. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each salmon and spinach bowl before serving.