Dinner Salmon And Greens Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Greens
Method
Preparation of Salmon
- 1
Marinate the Salmon
In a shallow dish, combine olive oil, minced garlic, juice of half the lemon, salt, and black pepper. Place the salmon fillets in the marinade, turning to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while the salmon is marinating.
Cooking the Salmon
- 3
Bake the Salmon
Place the marinated salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the fillets. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Preparing the Greens
- 4
Sauté the Greens
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender. Add the spinach and cherry tomatoes, and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes are slightly blistered.
- 5
Season the Greens
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the sautéed greens and toss to combine. Cook for another minute and remove from heat.
Serving
- 6
Plate the Dish
On each plate, serve a portion of the sautéed greens and top it with a piece of baked salmon. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and additional black pepper.