Pan-Seared Salmon Fillets with Feta Spinach
Crispy pan-seared salmon fillets served atop fresh spinach and crumbled feta. A quick, healthy dish from the leafy greens category. Try this and more recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 500 g spinach
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 salmon fillets (about 150 g each)
- 0.5 lemon (juice)
- 1 tsp peppercorns
- Salt
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- pepper (ground fresh)
- nutmeg (freshly grated)','100 g feta
Instructions
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1.
Wash the spinach thoroughly and remove any tough stems. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Sauté in 1-2 tbsp oil in a large pot. Add the spinach and cover to wilt, adding a splash of water if needed.
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2.
Rinse the salmon, pat dry, and drizzle with lemon juice. Crush the peppercorns coarsely. Season the fillets with salt and crushed pepper, then sear in the remaining hot oil for 1-2 minutes per side. Reduce heat slightly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until done.
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3.
Stir the pine nuts into the spinach and season generously with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Plate the salmon over the spinach and crumble feta on top.
