Balsamic-Glazed Salmon with Spinach, Olives, and Golden Raisins
A elegant dish featuring seared salmon fillets served over wilted spinach with Kalamata olives and golden raisins, finished with a sweet balsamic glaze. The combination creates a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- •2 bags spinach leaves
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •2 fillets salmon fillets
- •⅓ cup shallot
- •⅓ cup Kalamata olives
- •⅓ cup golden raisins
- •3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- •1 tablespoon honey
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Pour a few tablespoons water into heavy large nonstick skillet. Place over medium-high heat. Add 1 bag spinach (skillet will be full). Using 2 wooden spoons, turn and toss spinach until most of leaves are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add remaining spinach leaves in 2 batches. Turn and toss spinach until just wilted but still bright green. Transfer cooked spinach to strainer set over bowl.
6 min
- 2.
Wipe skillet dry if necessary. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Place in skillet, skin side up. Sear until brown, about 3 minutes; turn fish. Cook until just opaque in center, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to plate; wipe skillet clean.
7 min
- 3.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to same skillet. Add chopped shallot, halved olives, and golden raisins. Stir 1 minute. Add spinach; toss until heated through, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound spinach mixture on plates. Top with salmon.
2 min
- 4.
Add balsamic vinegar and honey to skillet. Boil until reduced to glaze, about 30 seconds. Spoon glaze over salmon and spinach and serve.
1 min
