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Blue and pear salmon

Course Main Dishes
Prep. Time 20 mins
Cooking Time 35 mins
Yields 8

Preparation
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Preparation

What You Need

1 3/4 lb (750 g) 2 skinless filets of salmon, each

3 slices bacon, crumbled

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, pressed

2 pears, peeled, cleaned and diced

1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine

1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup

1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh savory or

1 tsp (5 ml) dried savory

Salt

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

2 slices of bread, crumbled

4 oz (120 g) Canadian Blue cheese, sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté bacon, onion and garlic. Add pears, wine, maple syrup and savory. Season generously and let simmer 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and add bread to absorb liquid.

On a parchment paper covered cookie sheet, set one of the salmon filets. Garnish with pear preparation, then add Blue.

Cover with second salmon filet and bake 30 minutes. Cut and serve immediately with rice and vegetables.

Tips

Recipe can be prepared in advance and baked at the last minute.

For a milder taste, try with Canadian Aged Gouda, Mild or Aged Cheddar or slices of Brie.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 549 Calories
Protein: 45 g
Carbohydrate: 19 g
Fat: 31 g
Fibre: 2.2 g
Sodium: 526 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 11 % / 125 mg
Vitamin B12: 316 %
Niacin: 76 %
Vitamin B6: 73 %
Phosphorus: 51 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.