Bacon-Wrapped Salmon

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4  salmon fillets (about 6 oz. each), skin removed
• Salt and pepper
• 4  slices bacon (about 4 oz. total)
• 2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 4  cups  loosely packed arugula
• 2  teaspoons  lemon juice

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Wrap each fillet with a slice of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Place a large skillet over high heat until very hot, add 1 Tbsp. oil and heat until just smoking. Add salmon; cook until bacon is crisp, about 3 minutes. Carefully turn salmon over and cook 2 minutes longer. Transfer skillet to oven and roast salmon, 2 minutes for medium or 4 for well done.

2. Toss arugula with juice and 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates. Remove toothpicks from salmon, leaving bacon in place. Place salmon on top of arugula. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

423

Fat:

29g (sat 5g)

Protein:

39g

Carbohydrate:

1g

Fiber:

0.0g

Cholesterol:

134mg

Sodium:

694mg