1 BunchFresh Spinach, rinsed and trimmedor 9 oz Baby Spinach, rinsed
1clove Garlicthinly sliced
Instructions
Heat a cast iron pan to very hot
Preheat oven to 425ºF
Season Salmon Fillets with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper and coat with a bit of extra virgin olive oil
Let rest while you prepare the topping
In a medium work bowl, combine tomatoes, artichokes, capers, olives and about half the parsley with about 1TBS of extra virgin olive oil
Taking each fillet in turn, spray top of fish with cooking spray and place skin side up in the cast iron pan. If possible, place a small weight on the top of the fillet
Cook fillet for 2 minutes, or until a crisp golden crust has formed on the top of the fillet
Remove fillet and place skin side down on the sheet pan coated with cooking spray
Repeat procedure for remaining fillets
When all fillets are done, spoon equal portions of tomato mixture over each fillet, retaining any juices produced
Place in oven and bake until fish reaches and internal temperature of 135ºF - 140ºF
While Salmon cooks, heat a large pan to medium high heat
Add 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
Add rinsed spinach and allow to sit for about a minute
Gently stir as it begins to wilt
Remove from heat when it has reduced by two thirds volume
Add about 1/4 of wilted spinach to each plate
Remove salmon from oven and plate on top of spinach. Pour spoon full of retained juices over each plated fillet and garnish with remaining parsley
Notes
Roasted or grilled asparagus makes a nice side dish