Salmon

Smothered Salmon with Wilted Spinach

May 25, 2014
3.8
4 Ratings
  • Serves 2
Author Notes

I got the inspiration from this Food Safari's Lebanese episode a few years back and I never forgot it ever since. Originally, it's called Baked Salmon "Tarator" Style by Greg Malouf. My version, however, is very very simplified and I think I have achieved a similar but very different result - still very good, taste-wise. —Christabel

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • Tahini Harissa Yogurt Dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon harissa paste
  • Salmon and Spinach
  • 2 pieces salmon fillets, about 150g each
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, packed
  • 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
  • 1 piece small bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup mixed nuts and seeds
Directions
  1. For the dressing, I have 1/4 cup of tahini paste, 1/4 cup of low fat yogurt and 1 tsp of harissa paste because I like the kick! Mix this then set aside.
  2. For the fish, I just poached the salmon with some whole peppercorns and bay leaves for 8-10 minutes. I like mine a bit on the rare side, so I cooked my salmon for just 8 minutes.
  3. With the remaining poaching liquid, I wilted some spinach leaves onto it and placed this on a plate.
  4. With a small spatula, I spread the dressing on the fish (like icing a cake!) and sprinkled some mix nuts and seeds on top. Voila! A healthy, easy lunch and looks like dessert!

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