Flat Belly - Sesame-Crusted Salmon

By Treebs

From "Flat Belly Diet Cookbook", Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, divided
• 4 salmon fillets (5 oz each)
• 1/2 cup black sesame seeds, divided
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 tsp wasabi powder
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 pk (10 oz each) baby spinach, rinsed
• 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

Details

Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.) Preheat the oven to 400 degree F. Brush a small baking dish very lightly with some of the sesame oil.

2.) Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel. Spread half of the sesame seeds on a small plate and press the fish firmly onto the seeds. Transfer to the prepared dish. Bake for 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

3.) Combine the sour cream, wasabi, and lime juice in a small bowl. thin with a few drops of water, if necessary, to make a smooth sauce. Set aside.

4.) Heat the remaining sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Working in batches, if necessary, add the spinach, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the spinach wilts. Stir in the soy sauce and remaining 1/4 cup sesame seeds.

5.) Divide the spinach among 4 plate. Top each with a piece of salmon and drizzle the reserved wasabi sauce around the plate.