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 (100g each) salmon fillets, skinless and boneless
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.25 tsp turmeric
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Prep: Pat salmon fillets dry. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the spice rub.
2. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
3. Divide the fresh spinach evenly between two microwave-safe bowls.
4. Place one seasoned salmon fillet on top of the spinach in each bowl.
5. Microwave each bowl separately on high for 2.5-3 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, and the spinach is wilted. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave.
6. Carefully remove bowls from the microwave. Squeeze a lemon wedge over each serving.