Pan-Seared Salmon with Irish Whiskey Glaze and Spinach

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared and finished with a glossy Irish whiskey glaze served over sautéed garlic spinach. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, Irish whiskey, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Irish cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup Irish whiskey, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon, then remove from heat.
  2. Step 2: Season 4 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until edges are crispy and skin releases easily. Flip and cook another 3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon to a warm plate and set skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter to the skillet, then add 6 cups fresh baby spinach.
  5. Step 5: Sauté spinach for 2-3 minutes until wilted and bright green, seasoning with a pinch of salt.
  6. Step 6: Plate salmon over spinach, drizzle with Irish whiskey glaze, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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