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Salmon in Creamy Paprika Sauce

Salmon in Creamy Paprika Sauce | Salmon a la Crema de Pimentón

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 295 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 2 salmon fillets 8 oz / 225 grams each
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour 8 grams
  • 2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 5 grams
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
  • 3/4 cup low-fat milk 180 ml
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth 180 ml
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1.5 oz fresh spinach 50 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  2. In the meantime, add the salmon fillets over some paper towels and pat dry, then season with sea salt & black pepper, just on one side, and cut each fillet into 2 evenly sized pieces, for a total of 4 pieces of salmon

  3. Add the pieces of salmon into the hot fry pan, all in a single layer and evenly spaced out, fry for 2 minutes per side, at this point you don't have to fully cook the salmon, then transfer into a dish

  4. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 minutes and the onion is slightly translucent, add in the flour, continue to mix for 1 to 2 minutes, then add in the paprika and oregano, quickly mix together, then add in the milk and vegetable broth, mix continuously

  5. Once you end up with a slightly creamy sauce, about 4 minutes, add in the lemon juice and season with sea salt and black pepper, mix together, then add in the spinach, gently mix it into the sauce until it's lightly wilted, then add the salmon fillets back into the pan, gently flip each one so they're coated in the sauce, lower to a low-medium heat and simmer until the salmon is cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes

  6. Serve directly out of the pan, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Salmon in Creamy Paprika Sauce | Salmon a la Crema de Pimentón
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 636mg28%
Potassium 576mg16%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 1753IU35%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 406mg41%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.