Santa Fe Salmon With Fresh Spinach Wild Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets (no skin)
• salt and pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with lime and cilantro (well drained)
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 (8 7/8 ounce) envelopes pre-cooked long grain and wild rice blend
• 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Santa Fe Salmon.

2. 2

   Cut salmon into 4 servings; season with salt and pepper. Wash hands.

3. 3

   Preheat large saute pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Combine tomatoes and mayonnaise in medium bowl.

4. 4

   Coat both sides of salmon, using tongs, with tomato mixture and place in saute pan. Add remaining tomato mixture to pan and cover. Cook 3-5min until temperature reaches 145°F Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets. Serve.

5. 5

   Spinach Wild Rice. (I usually use 90 sec Uncle Ben's rice).

6. 6

   Place spinach and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in rice and microwave 4 more minutes.

8. 8

   Let stand 2 minutes, sprinkle with cheese, if using, and serve.