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Baked Salmon on a Bed of Spinach

Name: Baked Salmon on a Bed of Spinach
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 piece salmon fillet; 500 gram fresh spinach; 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 clove garlic (finely chopped); 1.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon capers (drained); 1 piece lime (zested)

Duration

40 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Servings:

2 piece salmon fillet
500 gram fresh spinach
4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
1.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon capers (drained)
1 piece lime (zested)

Step-by-Step Preparation

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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees (fan setting) and let it heat up. Prepare a wide, oven-proof baking dish or glass tray.

Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under plenty of water and drain the excess water. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the washed spinach to the sautéed garlic. Cook by stirring occasionally for about 3-5 minutes until the spinach loses its volume and wilts. At this stage, add half of the salt (about 0.75 teaspoon) and half of the black pepper (about 0.25 teaspoon) and mix. Turn off the stove and spread the spinach evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Pat the salmon fillets dry on both sides with paper towels. Spread the remaining salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the salmon fillets. Carefully place the salmon fillets on top of the prepared spinach bed.

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the internal temperatures reach 60-63°C. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan. Drain the caper berries and add them to the pan, then toss for 1-2 minutes until they slightly change color. Add the grated lemon zest to the pan and mix quickly.

Sprinkle the hot caper and lemon zest mixture evenly over the salmon fillets coming out of the oven. Serve this delicious dish hot immediately.

Chef's Tips

It is important to adjust the oven time well to prevent the salmon from drying out. The ideal consistency is reached when the internal temperature at the thickest part of the salmon is 60-63°C.
After sautéing the spinach, lightly squeezing out the excess water with a colander prevents the dish from becoming watery and enhances its flavor.
Letting the salmon fillets rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before putting them in the oven ensures they cook more evenly and deliciously.

Alternative & Optional Ingredients

Similar leafy green vegetables such as chard or kale can be used instead of spinach; cooking times should be adjusted accordingly.
White-fleshed fish such as cod or sea bass can be preferred instead of salmon; however, the cooking times for these fish may vary compared to salmon.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Calories361 kcal

Protein24 g

Carbohydrates5 g

Fat28 g

Fiber 3 g

Sugar 1 g

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Baked Salmon on a Bed of Spinach

Duration

40 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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