Pan-Seared Salmon with Spinach and Shallots
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Fish - Seafood
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz.) salmon filets (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/2 tsp. coarse salt, divided use
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper. Add salmon to pan skin side down. Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side (depending on thickness) or until salmon is opaque throughout. Remove from pan cover and keep warm. Add oil and shallot to pan; cook 1 minute. Add mushrooms in an even layer; cook an additional 3 minutes stirring frequently. Add spinach; cook and stir 30 seconds or until spinach wilts. Remove from heat; stir in rest of salt, lemon zest and juice. Serve with salmon.