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Salmon Rockefeller | No Butter Version

A simple and flavorful salmon rockefeller without the butter. It's healther than the butter version and loaded with Omega-3. Serve it for date night or any dinner entree.
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Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy, Mediterranean
Keyword: How to make salmon rockefeller, Mediterranean Cuisine, Salmon in spinach sauce, Salmon recipes, Wild Salmon and Vegetables
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 524kcal
Author: Yasmin Jackson

Equipment

  • 1/4 sheet pan lined with parchment paper
  • Pan for cooking the spinach topping

Ingredients

FOR THE SPINACH TOPPING:

  • 6 ounces baby spinach organic
  • 1 small shallot peeled and finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced finely
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Patron Liquor
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel
  • pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper (I use a pinch from the salt and pepper set aside for seasoning the salmon)

FOR THE SALMON:

  • 1 pound salmon (I use Pacific wild salmon). This recipe works best with a buttery type of salmon. Sometimes I use organic salmon.
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or Kosher (adjust for your diet)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • (Mix the salt and pepper together and use a pinch or 2 to cook the spinach mixture)

Instructions

PREHEAT OVEN 450F

    MAKE THE SPINACH MIXTURE:

    • In a non-stick pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
    • Add the shallots and celery, season with a pinch of the salt and black pepper. Stir and saute 2 minutes.
    • Add the fennel seeds, stir and cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
    • Add the scallions, tarragon and garlic. Stir and cook 30 to 60 seconds.
    • Add the Patron. Stir and cook 30 to 60 seconds until reduced to about 1/2.
    • Add the spinach in 2 to 3 batches, stir to wilt each batch. Turn up the heat to medium high once you start to add the spinach.
      Note: You do not need to wait until each batch is fully wilted. As the spinach starts to wilt keep adding more and stiring.
    • Turn off the stove.

    PREPARE THE SALMON FOR BAKING:

    • Season the salmon with the salt and pepper.
    • Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment paper.
      Note: I lightly coat the pan with oil - this helps the paper to stick to the pan.
    • Spoon about two tablespoons of the spinach mixture on the bottom of the pan.
    • Place the seasoned salmon on top of the spinach.
    • Spoon the remaining spinach mixture, including any liquid, evenly on top of both pieces of salmon.
    • Sprinkle the grated parmesan on top of the salmon pieces.
    • Bake the salmon for 10 to 14 minutes until it is cooked to your desired doneness.
      Note: I cooked my salmon 10 minutes to medium doneness (145F). They were about 1 1/2 inch thickness at the thickest part.
    • Plate and serve. Enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1459mg | Potassium: 1766mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8391IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 6mg