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Prosciutto Wrapped Salmon with Wilted Spinach & Lemon Beurre Blanc

Paul Hegeman
4.92 from 68 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French, Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 200 grams salmon fillets x 4
  • 8 slices thin prosciutto
  • 300 grams baby spinach
  • beurre blanc
  • butter
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt flakes
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • If serving with the Beurre Blanc consult Beurre Blanc recipe first.
  • Pre-heat oven to 180 ℃ (350 ℉).
  • In a pot of salted boiling water plunge the spinach leaves in and once all immersed immediately remove and rinse with cold water.
  • Allow to drain.
  • Lightly crack some pepper onto the salmon fillets.
  • Depending on the length of the prosciutto you may need to cut them in half, try to have 8 pieces no longer than 15 cms (approx 6 inches).
  • Wrap the prosciutto around the narrow length of the salmon on a slight angle so one slice reaches almost end to end as it wraps around.
  • Now re-wrap each piece with the second slice starting at the end you finished at.
  • Ensure you are at the adding butter stage of the beurre blanc recipe before proceeding with the salmon.
  • Sear the salmon in a little olive oil and butter until the prosciutto is crispy, transfer the filets to a lightly oiled oven proof dish and place in oven for approx 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile wipe the pan clean and return to med-high heat.
  • Add a little extra virgin olive oil to the pan and add the drained spinach leaves when hot.
  • Toss with a little salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the wilted spinach on 4 plates.
  • Place the salmon filets on top of the spinach.
  • If using the Beurre Blanc pour it over both the salmon and spinach.
  • Another nice way to serve them is with creamy polenta, a few shaves of parmesan and a simple lemon wedge.
  • Enjoy either way with a nice Semillon or Sauvignon Blanc.

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Prosciutto Wrapped Salmon Fillet with Wilted Spinach and Lemon Beurre Blanc
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