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Seared Salmon with Mushrooms and Greens

A quick, elegant skillet dinner: crispy-skinned salmon, earthy mushrooms, and wilted greens served over wild rice with a simple lemon-olive oil finish.

Total time
30 min
Servings
2
Calories
550
Protein
35g
Seared Salmon with Mushrooms and Greens
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook wild rice according to package directions; keep warm.

  2. Step 2

    Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high.

  3. Step 3

    Sear salmon skin-side down until crispy, 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more; remove.

  4. Step 4

    Add remaining oil to skillet, sauté mushrooms until golden, about 5 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add greens, toss until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over.

  6. Step 6

    Serve salmon over rice with mushrooms and greens on top.

  7. Step 7

    Drizzle with extra olive oil and lemon if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • pot for rice
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

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