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Salmon in Garlic Paprika Tomato Sauce

This easy one-pan salmon recipe with big bold garlic and paprika flavours comes together in a delicious harmony in a simple sauce. This 30-minute meal is a perfect weekday meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Calories: 183.52
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 6 oz wild salmon fillet
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 red pepper, sliced
  • 4 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan or sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cream/Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • capers (optional)
  • dill and parsley, chopped for garnishing

Equipment

  • 1 medium-large skillet

Method
 

  1. Remove salmon fillets from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a medium-large skillet over medium heat, add salmon fillets skin side down first, pan sear for 3 minutes on each side. Then transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. Add another 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil if needed, along with onions and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, paprika and tomato paste. Cook for another minute to release the aromas then stir in the flour.
  4. Add vegetable broth and whisk until well blended, add red pepper and cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. The sauce will thicken. Add the spinach.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and yogurt/sour cream or cream and return the salmon to the skillet. Simmer on low to medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the salmon has heated through and garnish with fresh herbs and capers if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 183.52kcalCarbohydrates: 18.32gProtein: 8.5gFat: 9.34gSaturated Fat: 1.36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.76gCholesterol: 15.59mgSodium: 441.35mgPotassium: 572.48mgFiber: 3.19gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2365.36IUVitamin C: 59.17mgCalcium: 44.83mgIron: 1.79mg

Notes

STORE leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in a seal container. Freeze in an airtight container that is freeze-safe for up to 2 months. 
REHEAT this dish in a non stick skillet over medium to low heat. Add a few tablespoons of water to thin out the sauce as it will continue to thicken when heating through. This will avoid it from sticking to the pan and burning.  

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