Epicure Recipes

Salmon Florentine Mac & Cheese

13 min

4 servings

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Think of this mac & cheese as grown-up sophistication. You’ve got creamy & comforting pasta with Florentine-style veggies mixed in and a perfectly cooked piece of salmon. Most of this meal is prepared in the Multipurpose Steamer which means it cooks quickly and more nutrients are retained. A dish that’s wholesome, elevated, and delicious, what more could you need?

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bite-sized pasta, your choice
  • 1⁄2 lb (225 g) frozen spinach, thawed
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 4 (4.5 oz/130 g each) skinless salmon fillets, about 1" thick
  • 1 tbsp Greek Dressing Mix or Dijon Tarragon Dressing Mix
  • 1 pkg Mac & Cheese Seasoning
  • 1⁄3 cup milk, your choice
  • 2 tbsp butter, optional

Preparation

  1. Cook pasta in Multipurpose Pot according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, place spinach and mushrooms in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover and microwave on high for 4 min. Place salmon on steamer tray and season with dressing mix; set aside.
  3. Remove steamer from microwave; place tray with salmon on top. Cover and microwave on high for 3 min. Let rest for 1 min before opening lid. Remove tray and strain any excess liquid from steamer to prevent a runny sauce.
  4. Add cooked pasted to steamer with seasoning, milk, and butter, if using. Stir to evenly mix.
  5. Divide into 4 bowls and top each bowl with 1 salmon fillet.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 450, Fat 12 g (Saturated 3.5 g, 0.2 0 g), Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 36 g.

Tips

A resealable bag of frozen spinach is a great staple to have in your freezer for when you need to add extra veggies to a dish. Spinach is frozen at its peak of freshness and, unlike fresh leaves, it won’t wilt before you have a chance to use it all up!

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup steamed veggies.