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Spanish Salmon and Spinach

Spanish Salmon and Spinach

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 395 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 4 salmon fillets 4 oz / 125 grams each
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlilc (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 gram
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 10 oz fresh spinach 300 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

FOR THE SAFFRON MAYO AIOLI

  • 2 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads .17 grams
  • 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise 120 grams
  • 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat

  2. Meanwhile, pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then drizzle them with a little extra virgin olive oil and rub all over, season with sea salt & black pepper

  3. Add the salmon fillets into the hot pan, all in a single layer, cook for 1 minute per side, then remove from the pan and set aside

  4. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil, immediately add in the onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the paprika and cumin, quickly mix together, then add in the tomates finely grated, mix together and then simmer without mixing

  5. In the meantime, roughly chop the spinach

  6. Once the grated tomato has slightly thickened, about 4 minutes, add in the spinach and mix so it easily wilts, add in batches to not overcrowd the pan

  7. When all the spinach has been added and it´s lightly wilted, season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then add the salmon fillets back into the pan, all in a single layer, place a lid on the pan and simmer

  8. In the meantime make the aioli, add in 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped into a mortar, along with the saffron and a pinch of sea salt, using a pestle mash together until you form a paste-like texture, then add in the mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until you get a creamy sauce

  9. Once the salmon fillets are fully cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes, remove the pan from the heat, transfer into serving dishes and top off with the saffron mayo aioli, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Saffron and Spanish Paprika I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Salmon and Spinach
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 67mg22%
Sodium 343mg15%
Potassium 1167mg33%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 7473IU149%
Vitamin C 32mg39%
Calcium 107mg11%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.