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Roasted Spiced Salmon
Indulge in the artful fusion of flavors with our Roasted Spiced Salmon recipe. Succulent salmon fillets, lovingly coated in a fragrant spiced butter, are roasted to perfection. Served atop a bed of fluffy basmati rice, accompanied by plumped golden raisins, and surrounded by wilted baby spinach, this dish is a harmonious symphony of taste and elegance.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- small bowl
- paper towels
- whisk or fork
- small saucepan
- Brush or Spoon
- large skillet
- Tongs or spatula
- Serving platter or plates
- Kitchen Knife
- cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- ¼ cup of olive oil, divided
- 1 cup of fragrant basmati rice
- ½ cup of luscious golden raisins
- 1 aromatic cinnamon stick
- 2 ¼ teaspoons of kosher salt, divided
- 4 tablespoons of luxurious unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon of vibrant ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon of coarsely chopped cumin seeds
- 4 succulent 6-ounce skin-on salmon fillets
- 4 cups of freshly harvested baby spinach, packed
- 1 teaspoon of zesty fresh lemon juice (squeezed from 1 lemon)
- A pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your culinary canvas: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will be the stage for your artistic culinary masterpiece.
- Rice Elegance: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil. Add the fragrant basmati rice and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and let it sit, covered, to keep warm.
- Raisin Symphony: In a small bowl, combine the luscious golden raisins and hot water, letting them soak for a few minutes to plump up. Drain and set aside, like precious jewels awaiting their moment of glory.
- Spice Infusion: In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil and cinnamon stick. Gently heat the oil over low heat until it becomes infused with the warming essence of the cinnamon. Remove the cinnamon stick and discard it, leaving behind a fragrant, spiced oil.
- Flavorful Butter: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened unsalted butter with the vibrant ground turmeric, coarsely chopped cumin seeds, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt. This buttery concoction will soon grace your salmon with unmatched flavor.
- Salmon Elegance: Pat dry the skin-on salmon fillets with a paper towel, ensuring they are perfectly poised for their culinary debut. Season each fillet with the remaining 2 teaspoons of kosher salt.
- Buttered Brilliance: Brush each salmon fillet generously with the flavorful spiced butter mixture, ensuring that they are coated on all sides with this sumptuous blend.
- Roasting Ritual: Place the adorned salmon fillets on a baking sheet, skin side down, and roast them in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes. The salmon should flake easily with a fork and possess a perfectly golden exterior.
- Wilted Green Elegance: In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the freshly harvested baby spinach and toss gently until it wilts, becoming a verdant bed for your exquisite salmon.
- Citrus Symphony: Finish your masterpiece with a sprinkle of zesty fresh lemon juice and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper, adding a delightful symphony of flavors to your creation.
- Plating Poetry: Serve the roasted spiced salmon fillets atop a mound of fragrant basmati rice, garnished with plumped golden raisins and surrounded by a verdant sea of wilted baby spinach. Your culinary masterpiece is complete!
Notes
Now, savor the harmonious blend of flavors and textures in your Roasted Spiced Salmon dish, a true work of culinary artistry.
Nutrition
Calories: 744kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 37g | Sodium: 1213mg | Sugar: 12g
