Crispy Skin Salmon with Creamed Spinach
Thinking Seattle? This amazing dish I had in Paris. The skin contains more nutrients than the fish and the creamed spinach took it over the top.
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Ingredients:
4 servings
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1 pound skin on salmon
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5 oz box fresh spinach
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1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 tbsp minced garlic
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2 tbsp minced shallot or onion
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1 tbsp salt
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1 tbsp butter
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salt and pepper to taste
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Salmon Method:
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30 mins before cooking bring salmon to room temperature
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use paper towels to pat and fully dry both sides of the salmon
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Heat a skillet to medium high heat
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Add olive oil
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when sizzling hot
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Lay salmon skin side down away from you
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Turn heat to low
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Cook 4-6 mins per 1" thickness of filet
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Flip and season with salt and pepper
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cook an additional 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes and/or sides very light pink
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Rest on wire rack for 10-12 minutes
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Exactly how long it takes to make the creamed spinach!
Watch the Tutorial:
Creamed Spinach Method:
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Remove excess fat from skillet
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Heat skillet to medium heat
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Add 1 tbsp olive oil
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Add 1 tbsp butter and melt
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Add the shallots and garlic
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Cook until fragrant and translucent about 3 minutes
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Add the chopped spinach
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Simmer all together until spinach is wilted
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Add the cream and blend well
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Add 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese blend well
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Add the remainder of parmesan and blend well