Creamy Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach

9m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2In a frying pan, melt 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of unsalted butter.
  3. 3Fry the salmon for about 4 minutes per side, or until crispy and caramelized.
  4. 4Finely chop 2 cloves of garlic.
  5. 5In the same pan, add the chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant.
  6. 6Halve 150 g of cherry tomatoes.
  7. 7Add the halved tomatoes to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook briefly.
  8. 8Add 2 handfuls of baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  9. 9Pour 120 ml of heavy cream into the pan.
  10. 10Grate 30 g of Parmesan cheese and add it to the pan.
  11. 11Finely chop a handful of parsley and stir it into the sauce.
  12. 12Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about a minute.
  13. 13Return the salmon fillets to the pan and simmer in the sauce for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  14. 14In a medium saucepan, melt 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat.
  15. 15Add the rice and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the rice is lightly toasted and fragrant.
  16. 16Add 1/2 tsp of salt to the rice.
  17. 17Pour in 1 1/2 cup (350ml) of hot water, bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  18. 18Uncover the pot and fluff the rice gently with a fork.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 150 g cherry tomatoes
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 1.5 cup rice
  • 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cup water
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

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