Grilled salmon is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This recipe uses fresh spinach as a bed for the salmon, adding a boost of nutrients and flavor. The salmon is marinated in a zesty lemon-herb mixture before being grilled to perfection, resulting in a moist and flavorful fish. Served with a tangy lemon-butter sauce, this grilled salmon on spinach is a healthy and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.
In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes three variations:
- **Honey Garlic Grilled Salmon on Spinach:** This variation adds a sweet and savory twist to the classic grilled salmon recipe. The salmon is marinated in a mixture of honey, garlic, and soy sauce before being grilled. The result is a salmon dish that is bursting with flavor.
- **Dijon Mustard Grilled Salmon on Spinach:** This variation uses a tangy Dijon mustard marinade to give the salmon a bold and flavorful crust. The salmon is then grilled to perfection and served with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce.
- **Teriyaki Grilled Salmon on Spinach:** This variation incorporates the classic flavors of teriyaki sauce to create a sweet and savory grilled salmon dish. The salmon is marinated in a mixture of teriyaki sauce, ginger, and garlic before being grilled. The result is a salmon dish that is both flavorful and addictive.
SALMON WITH SPINACH & WHITE BEANS
My husband, Oscar, is a Southerner at heart. This salmon with garlicky beans and spinach won him over at first bite. -Mary Ellen Hofstetter, Brentwood, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Rub fillets with 2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle with seafood seasoning. Place on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5-6 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 15-30 seconds or until fragrant. Add beans, salt and pepper, stirring to coat beans with garlic oil. Stir in spinach until wilted. Serve salmon with spinach mixture and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED SALMON AND STRAWBERRIES
This beautiful salad is delicious and nutritious, too! Grilled salmon is combined with fresh spinach, red bell pepper, fresh mushrooms, and fresh strawberries. Garnished with chopped pecans and a bit of crumbled bacon--leave out the bacon, if you must. I justify it because there is no added sugar in the vinaigrette.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the vinaigrette. Stir briskly to combine.
- Brush salmon with 1 teaspoon of the vinaigrette on the cut side, and season with salt and pepper. Reserve the remaining vinaigrette.
- Clean the grates of an outdoor grill and preheat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place the salmon on a grilling mat or fish grill basket on the hot grill, skin side down. Grill for about 10 minutes. Using a turner, carefully flip the salmon, or turn the grill basket, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more. Salmon should flake easily with a fork when done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Transfer salmon to a plate, tent with foil, and allow to rest while preparing the salad.
- Combine spinach, red bell pepper, mushrooms, strawberries, and reserved vinaigrette in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Remove skin from salmon and flake.
- Divide salad among individual plates, top with flaked salmon, and garnish with chopped pecans and crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 393.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
FOIL-PACKET SALMON WITH MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH
Foil-pack dinners are a convenient way to quickly create a flavorful dish with practically no cleanup. In this foil-pack, the salmon and vegetables are simply cooked, then finished with a bright, assertive ginger-scallion butter.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lay out four 18-inch-long sheets of heavy-duty foil. Mound 1/2 cup mushrooms and 1 cup spinach in the center of each; season with salt and pepper. Top each with a salmon fillet, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon wine (or water). Bring the short ends of the foil together and fold twice to seal; fold in the sides to form a packet, leaving room inside for steam.
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Grill the foil packets until the fish is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. (Alternatively, you can bake the foil packets in a 450˚ F oven until the fish is just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.) Let the packets sit 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the butter, scallions, ginger, sesame oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor. Pulse until smooth. Carefully open the foil packets. Top with the flavored butter.
SALMON WITH SPINACH SAUCE
You won't have to fish for compliments with this tasty recipe. Poaching is a quick and healthy way to prepare an entree as delicate as fish, keeping it moist and tender while cooking. And the flavorful spinach sauce adds a pretty green accent to the pink salmon. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine spinach, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and garlic salt; cover and refrigerate until serving., Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in a 3- or 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Place salmon on trivet; sprinkle with lemon pepper and top with lemon slices. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in fish should read at least 145°., Discard lemon slices. Serve salmon with spinach sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 43g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
GRILLED SALMON SPINACH SALAD
Make and share this Grilled Salmon Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Samantha in Ut
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain pineapple reserving 1/3 c of juice.
- Mix 1/3 c pineapple juice, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, ginger and brown sugar.
- Cut fish into 4-5 servings and place in a pan.
- Pour marinade over fish let stand 20 min turn over and marinate 20 more minute.
- Heat grill or broiler in oven. Remove fish from marinade, reserving marinade. Spray fish with non-stick spray; grill or broil 3-4 minutes per side (about 10 minutes total for every 1-inch thick fillets). Grill pineapple slices at the same time fish is grilling.
- Place marinade in a small saucepan boil then remove from heat.
- After cool wisk in vinegar and oil.
- Place washed spinach on plates, arrange tomatoes and crumbled feta over spinach. Place grilled fish in middle of plate and drizzle with 1-3 tablespoons dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.4, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 71.5, Sodium 1034.8, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 17.5, Protein 29
BALSAMIC-SALMON SPINACH SALAD
This spinach salad is really healthy and super fast. It's an absolute cinch to make after a long workday. -Karen Schlyter, Calgary, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drizzle salmon with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Cut salmon into 2 pieces., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss spinach with remaining vinaigrette. Divide between 2 plates. Top with the salmon, avocado, walnuts, sunflower kernels and cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SEARED SALMON ON BABY SPINACH
Categories Milk/Cream Fish Leafy Green Low Carb Quick & Easy Salmon Spinach White Wine Spring Tarragon Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 2; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon; sauté until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
- Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add half of shallots and half of tarragon; sauté 30 seconds. Increase heat to high; add half of spinach and toss 30 seconds. Add remaining spinach; toss until wilted. Divide between plates.
- Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining shallots and tarragon; sauté 30 seconds. Add wine and cream and boil until sauce is thick enough to coat spoon, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return salmon to skillet; simmer 1 minute. Arrange salmon with sauce atop spinach.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest salmon you can find. Look for fish that is firm and has a bright pink color. Avoid salmon that is slimy or has a strong fishy smell.
- Cook the salmon to your desired doneness. The USDA recommends cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. However, some people prefer to cook salmon to a lower temperature, such as 125 degrees Fahrenheit, for a more tender and juicy texture.
- Use a well-seasoned grill. A well-seasoned grill will help to prevent the salmon from sticking and will also impart a delicious flavor to the fish.
- Don't overcrowd the grill. If you are grilling multiple pieces of salmon, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can cook evenly.
- Don't flip the salmon too often. Flipping the salmon too often will make it more likely to break apart. Instead, let the salmon cook undisturbed for a few minutes on each side, until it is cooked through.
- Serve the salmon immediately. Grilled salmon is best served immediately, while it is still hot and flaky.
Conclusion:
Grilled salmon is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients. By following the tips above, you can grill salmon perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled salmon a try!
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