Salmon With Lemon-Mint Crust Recipe

Name: Salmon With Lemon-Mint Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small lemon; 1 1/4 pounds salmon fillet, preferably wild; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 slice whole-wheat or multigrain bread; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint flakes; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/16 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 16 ounces prewashed baby spinach

Servings: persons

1 small lemon
1 1/4 pounds salmon fillet, preferably wild
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 slice whole-wheat or multigrain bread
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint flakes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/16 teaspoon crushed red pepper
16 ounces prewashed baby spinach

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Preheat oven to 450u00b0. Zest lemon. Transfer the zest to a food processor. Cut lemon into 4 wedges; set aside. Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Coarsely chop 1 garlic clove and add it to the food processor. Thinly slice remaining garlic and set it aside.
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Tear the bread into chunks and add to the food processor along with mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Process until coarse crumbs form and transfer to a small bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon oil and set aside.
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Heat 2 teaspoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side up. Cook 3 minutes. Turn fish with spatula, pat crumbs over the surface, and transfer pan to the oven. Roast 5 minutes.
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While salmon cooks, heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute 1 minute, until garlic is lightly browned. Add spinach. Stir just until wilted, season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and toss. Divide among 4 dishes. Divide salmon into 4 portions; place fish on spinach. Serve with lemon wedges.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small lemon, 1 1/4 pounds salmon fillet, preferably wild, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Salmon With Lemon-Mint Crust 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.

Salmon With Lemon-Mint Crust

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