Flaked Salmon with Lemon Alive Sauce Recipe

Name: Flaked Salmon with Lemon Alive Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Garlic; 1 cup Lemon Yogurt; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1/2 cups Fresh Lemon Juice; ⅛ cups Lemon Zest; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil; 2 cups Fresh Spinach; 6 Tablespoons Butter; 1 cup Roasted Pine Nuts; 1 pound Fresh Salmon; Lemon Pepper To Taste; Sliced Whole Wheat Bread; Chopped Greens (such As Romaine Lettuce); 1 whole Cucumber, Diced; 1 whole Tomato, Diced; Shredded Mozzarella

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Chopped Garlic
1 cup Lemon Yogurt
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 cups Fresh Lemon Juice
⅛ cups Lemon Zest
1 Tablespoon Lemon Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil
2 cups Fresh Spinach
6 Tablespoons Butter
1 cup Roasted Pine Nuts
1 pound Fresh Salmon
Lemon Pepper To Taste
Sliced Whole Wheat Bread
Chopped Greens (such As Romaine Lettuce)
1 whole Cucumber, Diced
1 whole Tomato, Diced
Shredded Mozzarella

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Begin by preparing Lemon Alive sauce:
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Heat olive oil in small skillet.
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Add garlic; saute until lightly browned.
4
Make sure not to burn the garlic.
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Set aside.
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In small saucepan over medium heat, combine yogurt, 2 Tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 Tablespoon of lemon pepper, salt, basil, and then add the toasted garlic.
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Bring to a boil while whisking.
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Reduce heat to low.
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Simmer until thickened, about 1o minutes.
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Set aside.
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Meanwhile, cook the spinach in the microwave with a small amount of water until its wilted.
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Drain the spinach.
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In a large skillet, melt 4 Tablespoons of butter.
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Add pine nuts and spinach.
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Add the salmon.
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Cover and cook on low for about 5 minutes.
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Season with more lemon pepper and salt to taste.
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Remove from heat.
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Use a fork to flake apart the salmon and add it back to your skillet.
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Add lemon alive sauce, mix well and heat through.
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Spoon the salmon mixture onto sliced bread.
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Top with greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and cheese.
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Place under broiler until cheese is melted and slightly browned.
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Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Chopped Garlic, 1 cup Lemon Yogurt, 2 Tablespoons Butter, and more.

Yes, Flaked Salmon with Lemon Alive Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Flaked Salmon with Lemon Alive Sauce

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