Recipe: Swiss Chard-Wrapped Salmon with Chipotle and Lime

SWISS CHARD-WRAPPED SALMON

"Chard leaves are so big that they make a great wrap."

4 large leaves Swiss chard, well rinsed
1 pound salmon fillet or steak, bones removed
4 teaspoons minced reconstituted chipotle chiles
1 lime, cut into 8 slices

Place the chard leaves in a plastic bag and cook on high in the microwave oven for about 1 minute, or until they wilt. Or immerse the leaves in rapidly boiling water for about 2 minutes.

Drain the leaves and lay them flat on a work surface. Cut the salmon into 4 equal portions and place one on each leaf. Place 1 teaspoon chipotles on each fillet and spread as uniformly as possible. Top each fillet with 2 slices of lime. Wrap the chard leaf around the fillings and secure with toothpicks, if needed.

TO COOK IN A MICROWAVE:
Place the salmon wraps on a microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and cook in the microwave oven on high power for 2 to 3 minutes, until done.* Serve hot.

OR, TO COOK IN A CONVENTIONAL OVEN:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the wraps on a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Cook for 10 minutes.* Serve hot.

*The thinner the cut of salmon, the faster it will cook. The salmon should be somewhat shiny in the center for the best flavor.

Makes 4 servings

PER SERVING: Calories 182, Protein 22 g., Carbohydrates 3 g,. Fiber 1 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 155 mg

Source: Jane Butel's Quick and Easy Southwestern Cookbook