We’re in the thick of winter but I find myself occasionally craving fresher, lighter dishes – especially the quick and easy ones. This yummy recipe is full of the nutrients you need to guard against cold and flu season and it will remind you that Spring is not really that far away. I’ve included both salmon and crab but you can go with just one if you have picky seafood eaters in the house. Or if you’re a vegetarian, skip both. Either way, this will make a great lunch or light dinner meal that packs a punch of flavour.
I have to chuckle looking back on these pics because honestly, I had a difficult time photographing this sandwich. Food bloggers often complain about recipe fails in that the taste just isn’t what they expected but for me, it’s always a photography fail and I seem to be on a downslide with my images lately! I’m not sure what the problem is but I just can’t seem to take a pic I’m happy with and I’m always left shaking my head and wondering if something is wrong with my camera, lol. I’ll figure it out eventually but in the meantime, please bear with me 🙂
The idea for this dish came in the grocery store when I came across these lovely fillets on sale for only $2.99 each. My salmon had a mix of herbs and spices on it and I would suggest adding a few to yours as well. You can pick these according to your taste but here are some suggestions if you’re unsure of what to use:
- garlic, lemon, pepper and dill
- salt, pepper, thyme, a drizzle of honey
- garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, ginger, lime
- brush with olive oil and fresh tarragon
If you have a favorite salmon combination, I’d love to hear about it. I’m guessing that Mindy and Linda have some wonderful salmon secrets so please share, Ladies!
My head is already swimming with fresh ideas for Spring and Summer. I can’t wait to have all the beautiful, locally grown produce and I’m sure many of you are already planning your gardens. I’m definitely going to be growing more than tomatoes this year but I think I’ll need some advice on the best veggies to grow that require little maintenance. Is there such a thing? lol. Enjoy!
I’m sharing this recipe with these fabulous bloggers.
- 6 multigrain flatbread or Greek pita flatbread
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small (6-8 ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 lemon
- small handful of chopped dill
- 8 ounces cooked crab or imitation crab (optional)
- 6 ounces Low Fat Greek Yogurt
- 3 cups spinach, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 6 small radishes, sliced
- freshly ground pepper
- 1 cucumber, sliced thinly
- 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
- Heat saucepan with olive oil on medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle both sides of salmon with lemon, pepper, garlic dill. Place fillets in pan and cook until bottom side appears golden brown. Flip over carefully and cover with a lid, cooking 4-5 minutes or until salmon is moist and flaky.
- Oven method: Preheat oven to 425F, place oven rack in middle. Line baking sheet with foil. Lightly brush salmon with oil and add spices. Bake salmon for 5 minutes per 1/2″ thickness. Check with a fork – salmon is done when it flakes easily or internal temperature is 145F at the thickest part.
- Let salmon cool slightly while you prepare veggies. Tear or cut into bite sized pieces.
- Mix yogurt and 3 tablespoons chopped dill together then spread on one side of the flatbread.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, onions, carrots, radishes, cucumber, crab and cut up salmon pieces.
- Assemble sandwich and enjoy!
32 Comments
mila furman
January 29, 2015 at 11:30 amWhat a totally unique idea! Adding seafood to flatbreads! Now WHY didn’t I think of that 🙂
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Robyn
January 30, 2015 at 10:30 amIt was yummy, Mila! You’re going to love it 🙂
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Mindy
January 29, 2015 at 1:22 pmSalmon, crab and veggies enveloped inside a round of flatbread – you are speaking my love language! Intend to stick with the lemon, dill, garlic and pepper but am wanting to try more Asian flavors. Your recipe will be a definite favorite!
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Robyn
January 30, 2015 at 10:37 amI had a feeling you would enjoy this one, Mindy, but you didn’t share a salmon secret with us!
Thanks so much for your kind words and visits – it means so much, friend!
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Mindy
January 29, 2015 at 1:24 pmI TEND not intend…
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Stephanie
January 29, 2015 at 2:23 pmWow! What a dish – your pictures are wonderful, Robyn 🙂 I just want to reach into the screen and grab a bite….or two 🙂
Thanks for sharing sweet friend. Hugs!
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Robyn
January 30, 2015 at 10:38 amThanks, Stephanie, and now I’m off to visit you and catch up with all my friends. Have a great weekend!
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Anita Rivera
January 29, 2015 at 5:51 pmOh, that salmon looks good just about now, because I am hungry for DINNER! I think I’ll pull some salmon from my freezer right now and try this my friend. How are YOU??? Anita
Robyn
January 30, 2015 at 10:39 amSalmon is fabulous because you can take it right from the freezer and put it in the oven and it will turn out beautifully. I’m great – home and ready to chat with you about lenses! Let’s email 🙂
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Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
January 30, 2015 at 1:05 pmLOVE this idea!! I need to try this! It looks delicious and of course I am about to do what you should never do….go to the grocery store hungry! I’m going to see what the seafood looks like today, I wonder if they have salmon!
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cheri
January 30, 2015 at 10:43 pmHi Robyn, I’ve been craving light fresh food myself, this looks delicious!
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pam (Sidewalk Shoes)
January 31, 2015 at 5:18 pmI’m starting to crave lighter dishes too! Maybe it’s just wishing that spring would just hurry up and get here!
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Marla
February 1, 2015 at 9:47 amHi Robyn,
Another great recipe that is filled with a wealth of health and sounds delicious. You certainly have described this well – flu & cold fighting and making you think of spring – all those fresh healthy colorful vegetables make me think of spring. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
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Robyn
February 2, 2015 at 11:02 pmThanks, Marla. I’m started to get excited about Spring – it can’t come soon enough. These cold temperatures are not letting up, it seems. Thanks for the visit and sharing! Hope your week is off to a good start.
mary
February 1, 2015 at 10:49 pmThis looks so fresh and wonderful! I featured your yummy squash soup this week, thank you for sharing it.
Robyn
February 2, 2015 at 11:00 pmThanks so much for the feature, Mary! Love joining up with your party each Monday morning 🙂
AnnMarie
February 2, 2015 at 7:28 amI love this idea for a lighter meal! Winter or not, I try to throw in a light meal along with all the comfort food. Your photos look great!!
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Miz Helen
February 3, 2015 at 3:53 pmHi Robyn,
Your Seafood Veggie Flatbread looks wonderful, we will just love this one! Thanks so much for sharing your post with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
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Marla
February 5, 2015 at 2:02 amHi Robyn,
Just a note to let you know that I choose your post as one of my features for this weeks Real Food Friday blog hop that goes live Thursday @ 7pm EST. Thanks for sharing with Real Food Fridays. Have a healthy happy blessed weekend!
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Robyn
February 5, 2015 at 10:33 pmThanks so much, Marla. I’ll be there 🙂
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Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
February 5, 2015 at 5:59 pmI don’t think those photos are a photography fail at all! You succeeding in making me crave a veggie filled sandwich– looks delicious!
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Robyn
February 5, 2015 at 10:33 pmAwwhh, thanks, Michelle. It was delicious but I ran out of patience while I was shooting it, lol. Now I’m off to check out that rainbow trout – one of my favourite things to cook!
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Christine | No Gojis, No Glory
February 6, 2015 at 10:43 pmUmm…what are you talking about Robyn?! These pics are gorgeous! I saw it on Instagram and just had to pop over. But I totally get what you’re saying. Our standards are often pretty high, then when things don’t turn out as expected, we ultimately feel like failed. I actually just had one of those myself. I normally don’t even bother posting the recipe when that happens, but this time, I just went with it. You can kinda tell that you’re craving Spring. lol
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Kimberly
February 9, 2015 at 3:58 pmWhat a great recipe! Love it! Pinned and tweeted. We love to party with you, so I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. That would be so awesome.
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
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Maggie
February 16, 2015 at 12:26 amThis is such a beautiful dish Robyn! And never ever doubt about your photos! I think they look wonderful 🙂
Me too, I’m already looking forward to spring and hopefully to get more vegetables that are more flavorful. The bell pepper I purchased lately was tasteless and not great for cooking.
I love the idea of seafood and veggies. It will definitely make a great one-dish meal for dinner. Healthy and delicious 🙂
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Daria
March 6, 2015 at 3:15 amsuper recipe, and very well explained in pictures and very easy to make, I think anyone could prepare it. I definitely prepared myself this recipe.
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Cheyanne
March 6, 2015 at 1:24 pmYum! This flatbread sounds delicious! Salmon, crab & lots of veggies? I’m definitely in! Thank you for sharing, can’t wait to try this!♡
Kristi Rimkus
March 7, 2015 at 2:01 pmI often have leftover fish that I hate to throw away. This is the perfect use for it. I’ve linked to your post on my weekend healthy recipes roundup, and can’t wait to give this a try.
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