Entrée: Greece – Σολομός με Σπανάκι (Salmon with Spinach)

Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
4 salmon fillets, about 1 lb total (454 g total)
6 cups (180 g) fresh spinach leaves
1 lemon

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and squeeze some lemon juice over them.
3. Place the salmon skin-side down in the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add a little more olive oil if needed and toss in the fresh spinach leaves.
5. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
6. Serve the cooked salmon on a bed of the sautéed spinach, garnished with lemon slices if desired.