An artistically plated dish with a pink medium-rare salmon at the center, flanked by wilted green spinach and a swirl of sunny yellow corn puree. A sprinkling of vibrant red cherry tomatoes provides a pop of color.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Spinach and Sweet Corn Puree

Lush salmon, wilted spinach and vibrant sweet corn puree.

Category Main Course
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Style American
Technique Sauté
Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · August 25, 2024

A little about this dish

This trip around the sun, we're giving the humble Spinach a stylish twist, pairing it with some fresh salmon and a unique sweet corn puree. With this recipe, you'll elevate a 'healthy greens' stereotype into a gourmet delight.

Ingredients (for 4)

  • Spinach4 cupsfreshly washed
  • Salmon fillets4skin-on
  • Sweet corn2 fresh cobs
  • Cherry tomatoes1 cuphalved
  • Fresh thyme2 sprigs
  • Unsalted butter2 tablespoons
  • Garlic2 clovesminced
  • White wine1/2 cup
  • Olive oil4 tablespoons
  • Salt and pepperfor taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1 — 🌽🧂🥣
    Remove kernels from cobs and simmer in a pot with a dash of salt until tender. Strain and blend in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Step 2 — 🍳🐟🔥
    In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add salmon fillets on medium-high heat, skin-side down. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Remove fillets, keep them warm.
  3. Step 3 — 🍳🌿🧄
    In the same pan, add remaining olive oil, minced garlic, spinach, salt and pepper. Saute until spinach is wilted, then set aside.
  4. Step 4 — 🍳🍷🌱
    Deglaze the pan with white wine. Add butter and thyme sprigs. Simmer while stirring, until sauce thickens.
  5. Step 5 — 🍽️🐟🍅
    On a plate, place a serving of wilted spinach, top it with a salmon fillet, drizzle with pan sauce, add a dollop of sweet corn puree, and garnish with halved cherry tomatoes.

A final fox tip

For an extra crunch, roast the corn cobs on open flame before removing kernels. Kids will love to help with fresh corn! Also, this combination of ingredients helps to keep the dish light yet fulfilling, perfectly suiting for a cool weather.

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