Indulge in a delicious and healthy seafood dish with this Pan-Seared Salmon with Spinach. The tender salmon is served on a bed of sautéed spinach and topped with a tangy lemon caper sauce. It’s a perfect choice for a special occasion or a night in.
Recipe of Pan-Seared Salmon with Spinach
Ingredients:
- For the salmon:
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the spinach:
- 1 bunch fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the lemon caper sauce:
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Instructions:
- Cook spinach: Sauté spinach in a large skillet with butter and garlic until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Season salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Cook salmon: Heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Make lemon caper sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together capers, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and dill.
- Serve: Serve salmon on a bed of spinach. Drizzle with lemon caper sauce.
Enjoy this delicious and healthy pan-seared salmon dish for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
