Easy and Delicious, Salmon Dinner Is Healthy Too

Fish is a popular -- and healthy -- Lenten favorite. For a real powerhouse combination, this easy, elegant dinner combines the brain-boosting, heart-protecting omega-3 fat of salmon with the healthy antioxidants of spinach.

Salmon on Spinach
with Lemon Champagne Sauce

2 extra-large eggs, separated
4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup dry white champagne
or sparkling wine
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
Salt & pepper to taste
4 5-oz. salmon fillets
2 10-oz. bags fresh baby spinach
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Whisk in yolks and lemon juice. Transfer to a small pan and slowly add champagne, stirring constantly. Turn on low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in dill, salt and pepper. Makes 1 cup.

Coat fleshy side of fillet with black pepper and grill or pan-fry until done, turning once. Remove skin.

Steam spinach in a large pot or in the microwave until tender. Stir in oil.

On each of four plates, place a bed of spinach. Top with a Salmon fillet. Drizzle fillet with 1/4 cup sauce. Serve.

Serves 4. Per serving: 332 calories, 39g protein, 7g carbohydrates, 16g fat (3g saturated) 203mg cholesterol, 3g fiber, 258mg sodium.