Seared Salmon & Spinach with Coconut Sauce
Recipe: #21262
October 10, 2015
Categories: Sauce, Salmon, Coconut, Spinach, Carribbean, Thai, Romantic Dinner, Sunday Dinner, Heart Healthy, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sodium, No Eggs, Fresh Tomatoes, Salmon Dinner, more
"I prefer to use Salmon for this recipe; however, halibut, cod, swordfish, or grouper are also a good choice. A medium thick - firm fish works best in this recipe. However, always use ... what is in season, accessible, and affordable. Add a simple citrus salad for a nice easy dinner."
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (562.5 g)
- Calories 676.6
- Total Fat - 43.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 26.4 g
- Cholesterol - 124.9 mg
- Sodium - 595.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 17.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 6.7 g
- Sugars - 7.7 g
- Protein - 57 g
- Calcium - 116.9 mg
- Iron - 4.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 36.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.5 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Fish ... Remove the fish from the refrigerator; and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Sauce ... Add the olive oil to a small pot; and, bring to medium heat. Add the fennel, onion, shallot, garlic, red pepper flakes; and, saute 2 minutes, stirring often. Then, add the coconut milk and broth, a pinch of salt and pepper; and, simmer on medium low heat for 15 minutes. Just until the vegetables are tender. Puree, using an immersion blender, or a stand up blender - until creamy and smooth. Season again with salt and pepper, if needed, and to taste. Keep warm on the back burner - low heat.
Step 3
Fish ... Add a little olive oil to a medium-high heat skillet - I prefer cast iron; but, any pan will work. You want just enough oil to lightly coat the bottom, so the fish will not stick. Then, add the fish; and, saute on the first side until you get a nice sear. About 3-5 minutes for a 1" fillet. Then, flip; the second side will not take as long. And remember ... the type and thickness of the fish; and, the type of pan, will change cooking times. Once the salmon is done; transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
Step 4
Spinach ... Now in the same pan, add the spinach; and, lightly stir until slightly wilted. This is NOT a saute; you are just wilting the spinach. It will only take a minute. Turn off the heat and set to the side.
Step 5
Finish and Serve ... Add the spinach to each serving bowl, top with the salmon (the pretty seared side on top), pour the sauce over the top; and, finish with the chopped tomatoes. Garnish with the scallions and the chopped fennel fronds. ENJOY!!!
Step 6
As mentioned, a simple citrus salad would be a great side dish.
Tips
No special items needed.