Salmon with Spinach and Pancetta Cream Sauce

Directions

  1. Warm the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the onion, the pancetta, and 1/2 teaspoon of Nick’s rub before cooking for 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the brandy and cook for 2 minutes until reduced by 1/2.
  4. Add the spinach and lime juice. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the sour cream. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
  6. While the sauce is cooking, place the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Brush one side of the salmon fillets with mayonnaise and coat both sides with Nick’s magic rub.
  8. Place the salmon in the oil with the mayonnaise-brushed side down. Cook 3 minutes before turning.
  9. After turning, melt the butter in the pan and use a spoon to baste the fish while cooking the second side for 3 minutes.
  10. Serve by placing the spinach and pancetta cream sauce in the middle of the plate and resting the salmon fillets on top.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup pancetta, finely chopped
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons of Nick’s Magic Rub
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 2-1/2 cups fresh chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 4 skinless slices of salmon fillet cut into rectangular 5-6 ounce portions
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter