Description
Perfect for an elegant weekday lunch or an impressive weekend gathering, this Salmon Spinach recipe promises to elevate your culinary repertoire!
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
4 (6-ounce) wild-caught salmon fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the Spinach Base:
6 cups fresh baby spinach
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Bonus Flavor Enhancers:
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Drizzle of honey-dijon glaze (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Spinach Base:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until just wilted.
- Sprinkle with lemon zest, pine nuts, and a pinch of salt.
- Transfer spinach mixture to a serving platter.
Perfecting the Salmon:
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season salmon with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place salmon skin-side down, cooking for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
- Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through.
Final Composition:
- Gently place seared salmon atop the prepared spinach base.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh dill.
- Drizzle with optional honey-dijon glaze.
Notes
Salmon is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Prepare spinach base just before serving to maintain optimal texture.
Store salmon and spinach separately to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg