Garlic Butter Salmon and Lemon White Beans Delight

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon (6 oz each)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), rinsed and drained
• 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
• for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prep the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
2. Make the Garlic Butter: In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Cook the Salmon: In the same skillet, heat another 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, basting them with the melted garlic butter. The salmon should be cooked through and flake easily with a fork.
4. Prepare the White Beans: In a separate pot, combine the drained white beans, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper to taste. Heat over medium until warmed through (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in the chopped spinach until it wilts.
5. Serve: On a plate, spoon the lemon white beans to one side, placing the salmon fillet on top or beside the beans. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter from the skillet over the salmon and beans. Garnish with fresh parsley.