Broiled Salmon with Spinach

If “Broiled Salmon with Spinach” came on a bumper sticker, we’d put it on our car. This recipe epitomizes how simple and delicious eating the healthiest foods can be, even on the busiest days. You don’t need any fancy cooking skills, and it combines two go-to superfoods into a flavorful meal you can get on the dinner table in fifteen minutes. Bookmark this one, babe.

Ingredients

4 ounces fresh wild salmon
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or Bragg Liquid Aminos
1 cup steamed spinach
to taste salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat broiler. Spread the top of the salmon with mustard and drizzle with soy sauce.
2. Place in a baking pan (sprayed with liberally with cooking spray) and broil for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. While the salmon is cooking, steam the spinach.
4. Top salmon with spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste.

WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE Salmon is packed with protein and omega-3s that boost heart health and promote great skin, among other benefits. And spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense greens available. If you use the liquid aminos instead of soy sauce, the dish is also gluten-free.