Smoked Paprika Roasted Salmon With Wilted Spinach

Name: Smoked Paprika Roasted Salmon With Wilted Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus; 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 lbs salmon fillets; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon orange peel, grated; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves

Servings: persons

1
Mix orange juice, 2 Tbsp of the oil and 1 tsp of the thyme in a small bowl.
2
Place salmon in a large glass dish. Add the marinade; turn to coat well.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or longer for extra flavor.).
4
Mix sugar, paprika, cinnamon, orange peel, remaining 1 tsp thyme and sea salt in a small bowl.
5
Remove salmon from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
6
Place in a greased foil-lined baking pan. Rub top of salmon evenly with smoked paprika mixture.
7
Roast salmon in preheated 400 degree oven 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
8
Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tsp of oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
9
Add spinach; cook and stir 2 minutes or until wilted.
10
Serve Salmon over spinach.

593

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus, 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Smoked Paprika Roasted Salmon With Wilted Spinach 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!