Santa Fe Salmon with Fresh Spinach Wild Rice

Elevate your dinner table with Santa Fe Salmon with Fresh Spinach Wild Rice, a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines zesty, spice-rubbed salmon with a hearty bed of wild rice infused with buttery spinach and aromatic seasonings. This easy yet elegant recipe highlights the bold Southwestern flavors of smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder, perfectly balanced by a fresh burst of lemon juice. Paired with tender wild rice cooked in rich broth and sautéed spinach mixed in, this one-pan side dish is both earthy and vibrant. Ready in under an hour, this nutritious meal is ideal for a weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend gathering. Serve garnished with a sprinkle of cilantro for an extra pop of freshness!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup wild rice
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the salmon fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In a medium pot, combine the wild rice and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 6

While the rice is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the onions and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.

Step 8

Stir in the butter and let it melt. Then add the fresh spinach to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted.

Step 9

Once the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and stir in the spinach mixture.

Step 10

Add the lemon juice to the wild rice and spinach, and mix thoroughly.

Step 11

Divide the spinach wild rice among four plates and top each serving with a salmon fillet.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1498.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2021.9

Total Fat 99.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 232.9mg	0%
Sodium 4724.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Protein 137.1g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 221.7mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 1020.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 30.2%