Paprika & Fennel-Spiced Salmon

with Spinach, Carrots & Khorasan Wheat

40 MIN

4 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

Tonight’s easy, quick-cooking recipe is rich with seasonal flavors. Our sautéed carrots and spinach lend delicious sweetness to warm khorasan wheat—an ancient grain with a nutty taste and texture much like that of farro. Served on top, crispy-skinned salmon, seasoned with warming spices, is perfectly complemented by dollops of a cooling, fresh chive-
infused sauce.

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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

550 Cals (est.)

fresh

ingredients

4 Skin-On Salmon Fillets
6 oz Semi-Pearled Khorasan Wheat
6 oz Spinach
2 Carrots
1 Meyer Lemon
1 Red Onion
1 bunch Chives
3 Tbsps Roasted Almonds
2 Tbsps Crème Fraîche
1 Tbsp Salmon Spice Blend (Sweet Paprika & Ground Fennel Seeds)

time-saving

tips & techniques

step-by-step

instructions

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1 Prepare the ingredients:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Heat a medium pot of salted water to boiling on high. Peel the carrots; thinly slice on an angle. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Roughly chop the spinach. Quarter and deseed the lemon. Thinly slice the chives. Roughly chop the almonds.

2 Cook the khorasan wheat:

Add the khorasan wheat to the pot of boiling water and cook, uncovered, 16 to 18 minutes, or until tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside in a warm place.

3 Cook the vegetables:

While the khorasan wheat cooks, in a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the carrots and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 7 to 9 minutes, or until softened. Add the spinach and the juice of 3 lemon wedges; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Transfer to a large bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside in a warm place. Wipe out the pan.

4 Make the sauce:

While the vegetables cook, in a bowl, combine the crème fraîche, half the chives, the juice of the remaining lemon wedge and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish.

5 Coat & cook the salmon:

While the khorasan wheat continues to cook, place the spice blend on a plate. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides. Thoroughly coat the skinless sides of the seasoned fillets in the spice blend (tapping off any excess). Transfer to a separate plate. In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the coated fillets, skin sides down, and cook 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, or until crispy. Flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned and cooked to your desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat.

6 Finish & serve your dish:

Add the almonds and cooked khorasan wheat to the bowl of cooked vegetables; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide between 4 plates. Top with the cooked salmon fillets. Garnish with the remaining chives. Serve with the sauce on the side. Enjoy!