Ready and on the table in less than 30 minutes, this pan seared salmon with spinach and beans makes a perfect mid-week meal.
We all need quick and easy meals from time to time. After all, who wants to spend ages in the kitchen after a hard day at work. This salmon dish is perfect for just such an occasion. Quick to cook and really delicious too.
I have written the recipe to serve two but you can easily double the quantity to serve a family. I think it would also make an easy starter for a special dinner, in which case for four people I would double the fish but leave the spinach and beans the same.
I have used cannellini beans but haricot beans, broad beans, or borlotti beans would also work well. I used one 100g (4oz) packet of baby spinach leaves but you could add more if you want. Add a handful at a time until they just start to wilt to make it easier to get all the spinach into the pan without it spilling everywhere.
Za'atar is a prepared spice mix generally made with ground dried thyme, oregano, marjoram, mixed with toasted sesame seeds, and salt, though other spices such as sumac might also be added. I get mine from Spice Mountain and this does have sumac which I think work really well with fish. Try this recipe if you would like to try to make your own.
Step by Step Pan Seared Salmon with spinach and Beans
Pan seared salmon with spinach and beans
Ingredients
for the salmon
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon za'atar spice
- 2 teaspoon rapeseed oil
for the spinach and beans
- 1 onion chopped
- 400 g can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 100 g baby spinach leaves
- 4 tablespoon low fat crème fraîche
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- za'atar spice to sprinkle
Instructions
- Sprinkle the salmon fillets with za'atar spice.
- Heat the oil in a heavy-based non-stick frying pan and fry the salmon skin side up for 3 minutes. Turn over and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Turn the salmon fillets on the side, turning once and cook for 1 minute each side. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Add the onion to the pan cook over a medium heat for a few minutes until softened and beginning to colour.
- Add the beans and toss over the heat for a minute or two.
- Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds before adding the spinach. Stir-fry the spinach until beginning to wilt then add the crème fraîche and season well. Spoon onto serving plates and sprinkle with a little more za'atar spice . Place the salmon on top and serve.
Beatrice Rohan says
I make this recipe on a weekly basis to bring at work, it’s super healthy and I just love it!
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Yes it sure is a great nutritious midweek meal So Im very happy you like it so much too. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I hope you find other Recipes Made Easy you enjoy too.
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
This is my ideal meal! I love salmon especially when it has a crispy top. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Corina Blum says
I bet the za'atar seasoning on the salmon is delicious and the spinach and beans sound like a lovely accompaniment too - I really need to cook with salmon more often!
Mandy says
I really love za'atar - it has such an amazing flavour doesn't it. This looks really lovely and I like the idea of serving it as a starter.
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Yes it's a lovely spice mix and adds texture too.
Donna says
I've got Salmon with garlic butter on my list this week, I love salmon but never know what to do with it, so thanks for another great idea! #CookBlogShare
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Let me know if you try it I would love to know what you think.
Sheila Reeves says
Love the sound - and look, of this, i need to be more adventurous with fish and this recipes means za'atar is now on my shopping list