Salmon on a bed of spinach
2 servings
40 minutes
Salmon on a bed of spinach is an exquisite dish that combines the tenderness of fish, the freshness of greens, and the richness of a creamy vodka sauce. The roots of this recipe can be found in Russian cuisine, where the combination of simple yet rich flavors is valued. Salmon marinated in lemon becomes juicy, while spinach lightly sautéed with onions adds a fresh touch to the dish. Potatoes complement the composition by adding softness and heartiness. A special highlight is the vodka-cream sauce with lemon notes that gives depth and a slight spiciness to the dish. It’s an ideal choice for a festive dinner or a cozy evening with a glass of white wine.
1
Marinate the salmon fillet in a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice for 10 minutes, then salt and pepper.
- Salmon: 300 g
- Olive oil: to taste
- Lemon juice: 4 tablespoons
- Spices: to taste
2
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
3
Carefully wrap the fish in foil. Place in a hot oven for 15-20 minutes.
4
Fry the finely chopped onion and add spinach to it. Separate the spinach with two forks, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with lemon juice. Fry for a couple of minutes until done. Transfer to another dish.
- Onion: 1 head
- Spinach: 450 g
- Spices: to taste
- Lemon juice: 4 tablespoons
5
Fry the potatoes.
- Potato: 4 pieces
6
Pour vodka into a thick-bottomed pot, heat it up and, stirring constantly, add cream. Add 4 tablespoons of butter and stir until the butter is completely dissolved. Add lemon juice (3 tablespoons). Salt to taste. Pepper to taste. Cook while stirring for about 4 minutes.
- Vodka: 100 ml
- Cream 25%: 200 ml
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 4 tablespoons
- Spices: to taste
7
Place spinach on the plate. Top with fish. Put potatoes on the side.
8
Pour the fish with vodka-cream sauce.