SALMONN FLORENTINE AND QUINOA PILAF WITH PINE NUTS

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Categories     Fish     Bake     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
4 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1 recipe Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts (recipe follows)
Quinoa Pilaf
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using your hands, squeeze the spinach of all excess liquid.(I used fresh spinach.) Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for approximately 15 minutes. Add the ricotta and stir to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Using your hands, pack approximately 1/2 cup of the spinach mixture on top of each salmon fillet, forming a mixture to the shape of the fillet. Place the fillets on a rimmed baking sheet or in a glass baking dish and bake for 15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through. Serve alongside the pilaf. Quinoa Preparation Put the broth and quinoa in a medium-size sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer, then cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the grain is tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a large dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove the nuts from the pan and set aside. Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. When the quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in the pine nuts, onions, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Rahma Kamel
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was delicious. The quinoa pilaf was also a great addition.


Dr. Miles K Lewis
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I'm not a huge fan of salmon, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The salmon was moist and flaky, and the florentine sauce was creamy and rich. The quinoa pilaf was also a nice touch.


Inam ullah khan
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mufeed Al_wafi
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This dish was delicious! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the florentine sauce was creamy and rich. The quinoa pilaf was also a great addition.


Solicito
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I love salmon and this recipe did not disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Tency Boi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The salmon was cooked evenly and the florentine sauce was very tasty. The quinoa pilaf was also a nice addition.


AYITEY JENNIFER
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook salmon and this recipe was a great find. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeremy Brown
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the salmon and the florentine sauce. The quinoa pilaf was also a nice touch.


Hugo Martinez
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This dish was delicious! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the florentine sauce was creamy and rich. The quinoa pilaf was also a great addition.


Terra Anber
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I love salmon and this recipe did not disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Joshua Tubanone
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The salmon was cooked evenly and the florentine sauce was very tasty. The quinoa pilaf was also a nice addition.


Matas spz
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook salmon and this recipe was a great find. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Afaq King
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the salmon and the florentine sauce. The quinoa pilaf was also a nice touch.


Leona Madzikwa
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This dish was delicious! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the florentine sauce was creamy and rich. The quinoa pilaf was also a great addition.


MD JIBON HASAN
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I love salmon and this recipe did not disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahem Albdour
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The salmon was cooked evenly and the florentine sauce was very tasty. The quinoa pilaf was also a nice addition.


Mokbul Hossain
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The salmon was moist and flaky, and the florentine sauce was creamy and rich. The quinoa pilaf was also a nice touch.


Candice Howard
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This dish was a hit with my family! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the florentine sauce was delicious. The quinoa pilaf was also a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.