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Smoked Paprika Salmon with Spinach

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Smoked Paprika Salmon with SpinachMcCormick Gourmet

A sweet-smoky rub featuring smoked paprika, brown sugar and cinnamon complements salmon's moderate flavor and moist meaty texture. Served on a bed of sautéed spinach, this dish makes a lovely presentation for entertaining.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    55 minutes

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons (plus 1 teaspoon) olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Thyme, divided
2 pounds salmon fillets
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet™ Paprika, Smoked
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Cinnamon, Ground Saigon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Sicilian Sea Salt
1 bag (10 ounces) fresh spinach leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix orange juice, 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1 teaspoon of the thyme in small bowl. Place salmon in glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat. Cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, cinnamon, orange peel, remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and sea salt in small bowl. Remove salmon from marinade. Place in greased foil-lined baking pan. Discard any remaining marinade.

    Step 3

    Rub top of salmon evenly with smoked paprika mixture. Roast 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or until wilted. Serve salmon over spinach.

TagsSalmonFishSeafoodSpinachLeafy GreensVegetableMainDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeRoastEpicurious
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