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Salmon fillets searing in a skillet while spinach wilts with garlic beside them.

Salmon Spinach Recipe

Georgina Smith
A delightful and nutritious dish featuring seared salmon fillets atop a bed of wilted spinach. With simple ingredients and quick prep, it's perfect for weeknights or elegant dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Healthy, Mediterranean, Seafood
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Lemon zester
  • Garlic press

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • 1 lb fresh spinach washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparing the Spinach:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Gradually add spinach, stirring constantly, and cook until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
    A large skillet on a stove containing wilting spinach leaves. A wooden spoon stirs the spinach, which is glistening with olive oil. Minced garlic is visible among the leaves, and steam rises from the pan.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking the Salmon:

  • Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
    Two salmon fillets cooking in a cast-iron skillet. The skin is turning golden-brown and crispy. Olive oil sizzles in the pan. Tongs are visible nearby. The salmon flesh is becoming lighter pink as it cooks.
  • Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until done to your liking.

Bringing It All Together:

  • Return the wilted spinach to the skillet, arranging it around the salmon.
    A completed dish in a large skillet. Two salmon fillets with crispy skin sit atop wilted spinach. Lemon juice is being squeezed over the dish.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and spinach.
  • Sprinkle lemon zest, pine nuts (optional), and fresh dill over the dish.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
    A seared salmon fillet on a bed of wilted spinach, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Notes

  • For crispier skin, let the salmon fillets sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Use a non-stick skillet for best results.
  • Leftover salmon and spinach can be combined into a salad for the next day.
Keyword easy dinner, healthy seafood recipe, omega-3, Salmon Spinach, spinach
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