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Salmon with Garlic Spinach

Salmon provides healthy fats and cooks in minutes. Pairing it with garlic spinach creates a balanced dinner full of nutrients. You can prepare this meal in one skillet without much effort.
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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
  • Flip salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through; remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add butter and remaining olive oil; reduce heat to medium.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add fresh spinach and red pepper flakes (if using), tossing until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Season spinach with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve salmon fillets atop the garlic spinach and garnish with lemon slices.