Garlic Lemon Salmon with Wilted Spinach and Beans
Pan-seared salmon fillet served over garlic-infused spinach and creamy white beans. A fast, nourishing 15-minute skillet dinner rich in iron, protein, and anti-inflammatory healthy fats.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Angela + Lila
Angela created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftover cooked salmon and spinach mixture separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Pat the salmon fillet completely dry using…
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Pat the salmon fillet completely dry using…
Pat the salmon fillet completely dry using a paper towel, then season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over…
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmered, about 2 minutes.
Look for: shimmered
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Add the salmon fillet skin-side down to…
Add the salmon fillet skin-side down to the skillet. Cook without moving for 4 minutes until the skin turns golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
Look for: the skin turns golden brown and releases easily from the pan
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Flip the salmon fillet and cook for…
Flip the salmon fillet and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until opaque throughout and firm to a light touch.
Look for: opaque throughout and firm to a light touch
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Transfer the salmon fillet to a warm…
Transfer the salmon fillet to a warm plate to rest for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Reduce the heat to medium
Reduce the heat to medium. Add garlic clove to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add cannellini bean and spinach to the…
Add cannellini bean and spinach to the skillet, stirring constantly until the spinach wilts down and the beans are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
Look for: the spinach wilts down and the beans are warmed through
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Stir in lemon juice and remove the…
Stir in lemon juice and remove the skillet from heat.
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Spoon the spinach and bean mixture onto…
Spoon the spinach and bean mixture onto a plate, top with the seared salmon fillet, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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