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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with salmon, lemon, spinach, Grana Padano, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper

Ingredients
Serves 4

• 4 fresh salmon fillets (120–200 g each / about 4–7 oz each)
• 1 lemon
• 300 g (about 10.5 oz / 4–5 cups) baby spinach leaves
• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / ⅓ cup) Grana Padano, shaved
• Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
• Salt, to taste
• A pinch of black pepper

Method

Season the salmon fillets (skinless) with lemon juice, half a teaspoon of salt and pepper

Steam for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, wash and dry the spinach leaves

Arrange them on a serving plate.

Add the cheese flakes

Drizzle everything with a little lemon juice and a drizzle of oil.

When the salmon is ready, serve it on a plate next to the spinach and Grana Padano salad.

Allergens

Grana Padano PDO: milk allergens, lysozyme from eggs

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Salmon: fish is included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Spinach: possible cases of individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Grana Padano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Salmon: a source of zinc and selenium, elements that promote the proper functioning of the immune system by hindering the formation of prostaglandins that prevent proper cellular functioning, and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for liver function due to the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Spinach: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity) if acidic