Creamy Salmon Bake

Enjoy the creamy and flavorful goodness of this dish, made from basic ingredients. Crafted with care, this delicate creation stands as a lifesaver during the post-surgery puree diet phase, offering both nourishment and indulgence. This dish is a nutrient-packed, protein-rich option that won’t overwhelm your stomach in those crucial early weeks post-surgery.

Consider for:

• Post-op diet, stage 3, pureed food (17 -30 days post-op)

Servings: 2-3 small post-op meals (depending on individual tolerance), the recipe produces one small baking dish, 250g approx.

For the entire recipe: 45 – 54 % of your daily caloric intake
(Based on 500 – 600 Cals per day)

• 2 cups of spinach
• ¼ cup of nonfat ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp of shredded nonfat mozzarella
• 3 oz of raw salmon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 sprinkle of Italian herb seasoning 
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic 

1. Sauté one garlic clove and finely chopped spinach with ½ tsp olive oil, until it becomes very soft and reduced.
2. Grill the salmon with ½ tsp olive oil and add the fine herbs seasoning, around 5 minutes on each side.
3. Add the ricotta cheese, mozzarella, spinach, salmon, and a pinch of salt to a food processor. Use the “food chop” option to blend everything until you achieve a smooth mixture.
4. Place the mixture in a small baking dish and bake it for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Enjoy every spoonful!

Macros per full recipe:

Calories: 270 Cals
Fat: 13.6 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 32.1 g