SALMONN FLORENTINE AND QUINOA PILAF WITH PINE NUTS

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Categories     Fish     Bake     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
4 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1 recipe Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts (recipe follows)
Quinoa Pilaf
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using your hands, squeeze the spinach of all excess liquid.(I used fresh spinach.) Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for approximately 15 minutes. Add the ricotta and stir to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Using your hands, pack approximately 1/2 cup of the spinach mixture on top of each salmon fillet, forming a mixture to the shape of the fillet. Place the fillets on a rimmed baking sheet or in a glass baking dish and bake for 15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through. Serve alongside the pilaf. Quinoa Preparation Put the broth and quinoa in a medium-size sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer, then cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the grain is tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a large dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove the nuts from the pan and set aside. Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. When the quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in the pine nuts, onions, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Toslim Toslim
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The salmon was moist and flavorful, and the florentine sauce was creamy and rich. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a perfect meal.


Makaz comedy
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the salmon and the florentine sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Joshua Sinclare
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was very flavorful.


Bonivic Saylon
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was very tasty.


Seela Wati
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The salmon was moist and flavorful, and the florentine sauce was creamy and rich. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a perfect meal.


89 proboy
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the salmon and the florentine sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Axelus765
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was very flavorful.


XxOscar MargoxX
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I really enjoyed this dish. The florentine sauce was delicious and the salmon was cooked perfectly.


Attah Joshua
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Ishola Yetunde
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I loved this recipe! The salmon was so moist and flavorful, and the florentine sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Bluey - Chan
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This dish was amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Chuks
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This recipe was a disaster! The salmon was undercooked and the florentine sauce curdled.


Nickson Mwenda
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The salmon was dry and the florentine sauce lacked flavor.


Farooq Dolly
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The florentine sauce was very heavy and the salmon was a bit overcooked.


Bright Obinna
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce is amazing. I usually serve it with roasted potatoes and asparagus.


sohag amin
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This is one of my favorite salmon recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The florentine sauce is especially good.


sony nahar
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I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce is to die for. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables or a side salad.


Nepali status Nepali pubg
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The salmon was moist and flavorful, and the florentine sauce was creamy and rich. The quinoa pilaf was a nice addition and helped to make the meal more filling.


quratulain zahra
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the salmon and the florentine sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Damaris Muli
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This dish was a hit with my family! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was rich and creamy. The quinoa pilaf was also a nice addition and helped to balance out the meal.