Description
A quick and tasty weeknight dinner featuring golden seared salmon in a garlicky tomato and spinach pan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and the Italian seasoning. Mince the garlic, halve the cherry tomatoes, and wash the spinach. Warm the lemon on the counter for easier juicing.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers.
- Add the salmon fillets to the hot skillet, skin-side down if they have skin. Sear for about 4–5 minutes without moving to form a golden crust. Flip and cook another 4–5 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften and blister. Stir in the spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, nestling it among the tomatoes and spinach. Squeeze the lemon juice over everything and taste, adjusting salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Perfect for busy nights or a cozy date at home. Adjust flavor by adding fresh herbs or extra seasonings as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 80mg