Salmon & Egg Bake
Lunch
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
10 oz. (280g) salmon fillets
2 tsp. coconut oil
5 eggs
2 egg whites
½ cup (120ml) almond milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
7 oz. (200g) asparagus, chopped
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. thyme
1 small onion, cut to wedges
1 bell pepper, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat oven to 420F (215C). Season the salmon fillets with salt & pepper.
Heat 1 tsp. of oil in a pan over high heat, and fry the salmon fillets skin side up for about 2 minutes, then place on a baking tray and broil in the oven for another 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Reduce the oven heat to 350F (180C).
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tsp. of oil and cook the garlic and asparagus, on medium heat for 5 minutes. Season with oregano and thyme, and mix well.
Whisk together the eggs, egg whites and milk, adding in a pinch of salt.
Flake the baked salmon into a baking dish, add the onion and pepper, then pour in the egg mixture.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until eggs are set and browned.