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.
(Mix the salt and pepper together and use a pinch or 2 to cook the spinach mixture)
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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.