Balsamic-Glazed Salmon with Spinach, Olives, and Golden Raisins

A elegant dish featuring seared salmon fillets served over wilted spinach with Kalamata olives and golden raisins, finished with a sweet balsamic glaze. The combination creates a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.

2 servings
16 min

Ingredients

  • 2 bags spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets
  • cup shallot
  • cup Kalamata olives
  • cup golden raisins
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pour a few tablespoons water into heavy large nonstick skillet. Place over medium-high heat. Add 1 bag spinach (skillet will be full). Using 2 wooden spoons, turn and toss spinach until most of leaves are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add remaining spinach leaves in 2 batches. Turn and toss spinach until just wilted but still bright green. Transfer cooked spinach to strainer set over bowl.

    6 min

  2. 2.

    Wipe skillet dry if necessary. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Place in skillet, skin side up. Sear until brown, about 3 minutes; turn fish. Cook until just opaque in center, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to plate; wipe skillet clean.

    7 min

  3. 3.

    Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to same skillet. Add chopped shallot, halved olives, and golden raisins. Stir 1 minute. Add spinach; toss until heated through, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound spinach mixture on plates. Top with salmon.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    Add balsamic vinegar and honey to skillet. Boil until reduced to glaze, about 30 seconds. Spoon glaze over salmon and spinach and serve.

    1 min

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