Asian-Style Salmon & Spinach

All you need is some soy sauce to make this award-winning recipe (don’t ask who gave us the award). Pan-cook the salmon and spinach (use the same pan to cut down on dishes) and add some sauce. If you're feeling extra fancy, throw a little sesame oil and sesame seeds on there as well.

Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

  • salmon
  • spinach
  • oil or butter

Seasoning:

  • teriyaki sauce or soy sauce
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame oil

Equipment Needed:

  • Pan
  • Pot
  • Stovetop

Step 1: Pour yourself a glass of wine, crack a beer, or find another tasty beverage to get you in the cooking mood
Step 2: Oil and season salmon
Step 3: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 4: Cook salmon skin-side down for 2-3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low, flip salmon, cover, and cook 5 more minutes.
Step 5: Rinse spinach under some water and then dry the spinach
Step 6: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 7: Saute spinach 3-5 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Stir the spinach every minute or so.
Step 8: Plate salmon and spinach together and serve!

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All you need is some soy sauce to make this award-winning recipe (don’t ask who gave us the award). Pan-cook the salmon and spinach (use the same pan to cut down on dishes) and add some sauce. If you're feeling extra fancy, throw a little sesame oil and sesame seeds on there as well.

Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

  • salmon
  • spinach
  • oil or butter

Seasoning:

  • teriyaki sauce or soy sauce
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame oil

Equipment Needed:

  • Pan
  • Pot
  • Stovetop

Step 1: Pour yourself a glass of wine, crack a beer, or find another tasty beverage to get you in the cooking mood
Step 2: Oil and season salmon
Step 3: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 4: Cook salmon skin-side down for 2-3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low, flip salmon, cover, and cook 5 more minutes.
Step 5: Rinse spinach under some water and then dry the spinach
Step 6: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 7: Saute spinach 3-5 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Stir the spinach every minute or so.
Step 8: Plate salmon and spinach together and serve!

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