Seared Salmon on Baby Spinach
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this elegant yet effortless Seared Salmon on Baby Spinach recipe. Perfectly crisp salmon fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection and served atop a vibrant bed of tender baby spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes, all dressed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with tangy lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 25 minutes, this wholesome dish is packed with protein, omega-3s, and leafy greens, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a healthy meal idea, this restaurant-quality dish is sure to impress. Serve it fresh and warm, garnished with a wedge of lemon for an extra boost of brightness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to create the vinaigrette dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the baby spinach with the halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
To plate, divide the spinach salad among four serving plates. Top each with a piece of seared salmon.
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a lemon wedge or extra freshly cracked black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.0 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 3001 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 178.2 g | 356% | |
| Vitamin D | 62.9 mcg | 315% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2579 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
