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Seared Salmon and Salsa Verde

Seared Salmon and Salsa Verde

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Ingredients

  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets
  • 4 ounces spinach
  • 1 large lemon
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 large bunch parsley
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 shallot
  • 4 + tsp. olive oil
  • Serves 2. This meal is a THM S.

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel and mince the garlic; using the side of your knife, smash until it resembles a paste (or use a zester). Finely chop the almonds and capers. Finely chop the parsley leaves and stems. Peel and thinly slice the shallot. Using a peeler, remove the rind of the lemon, avoiding the white pith; mince the rind to get 2 teaspoons of zest (or use a zester). Remove and discard the pith; medium dice and deseed the lemon. Roughly chop the spinach.
  • In a bowl, combine the garlic paste, almonds, capers and parsley. Stir in enough olive oil to create a rough paste; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a medium pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the shallot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Add the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the liquid is slightly reduced in volume. Transfer to the pot of cooked farro. Wipe out the pan.
  • Add the lemon, lemon zest and spinach to the pot of shallot. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to thoroughly combine; season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside in a warm place.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on both sides. In the pan used to cook the shallot, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned fillets, skin sides down. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your desired degree of doneness. Divide the veggies and cooked salmon fillets between 2 dishes. Top with the salsa verde.