Za’atar Salmon with Spinach and Tahini

Salmon fillets with a packed-with-flavour za'atar plus extra sumac crust are perfectly paired with creamy, nutty tahini sauce in this quick and easy dish from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen : Shelf Love. It is an easy recipe to make, perfect for a weeknight supper. Toss in your favourite greens and ready in 15 minutes!
Za’atar, a versatile and popular Middle Eastern mix of dried herbs and spices is a glorious combination of earthy, nutty, zesty, and tangy flavours, and it goes on salads, meat / fish, vegetables, labneh / yoghurt, bread, hummus...just about anything. You can easily find it in Middle Eastern grocery stores or online or make your own.

4x125 g Salmon fillets
2 tbsp Za’atar
2 tsp Sumac, plus 1/2 tsp extra for sprinkling
4 tbsp Olive oil
300 g Baby spinach
85 g Tahini
3 Garlic cloves, peeled and minced
4 tbsp Lemon juice
100 ml Water
2 tbsp Cilantro or flat parsley, finely chopped
Salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 220C/450F. Pat dry the salmon and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the za’atar and sumac, then sprinkle this all over the top of the salmon to create a crust.
Place a large, oven-safe skillet on medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the spinach and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes, until just wilted.
Top the spinach with the salmon, skin side down, and drizzle the top of the fish with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the tahini, garlic, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, a good pinch of salt, and water until smooth and quite runny.
When ready, remove the pan from the oven and pour the tahini sauce all around the salmon and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the tahini is bubbling. Spoon the remaining 1 tablespoon each of lemon juice and olive oil over everything and top with the chopped flat parsley or cilantro and extra sumac. Serve immediately.

26 comments:

Tom 3/8/23 22:01: ...the salmon looks delicious!
roentare 3/8/23 23:56: You really make the dishes glow and shine. Looks professional quality
My name is Erika. 4/8/23 00:42: I've never had zatar seasoning (that I know of), but I do love salmon. I haven't had that for awhile. Happy end of the week Angie. hugs-Erika
Christine 4/8/23 00:53: Interesting seasoning.
Brian's Home Blog 4/8/23 01:13: That looks great, I love yummy salmon.
Happy Retiree's Kitchen 4/8/23 03:21: This dish looks delicious and so professional Angie. Well done!
foodtravelandwine 4/8/23 03:52: Just love it!...zaatar, sumac and salmon is all I need to be happy!....Abrazotes, Marcela
Citu 4/8/23 04:33: Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso. https://enamoradadelasletras.blogspot.com/
Mbul Kecil 4/8/23 04:59: new idea for salmon salad....
spinach is full of nutricious combined with salmon
Sherry's Pickings 4/8/23 05:52: yum yum angie. love salmon and love these spices!
Margaret D 4/8/23 07:34: Love salmon and this looks very good.
Stefania 4/8/23 07:48: Il salmone è uno dei miei pesci preferiti che mangio sempre volentieri e in modi differenti.
Grazie mille qui quindi per la ricetta
delphine 4/8/23 09:42: J'aime beaucoup le saumon
Merci pour la recette
DEZMOND 4/8/23 10:28: I often live on spinach and chard LOL
Javier 4/8/23 11:37: I think that it's an original way eating salmon, sound so temptation!

About your question, "Bonito del Norte" meat is indeed canned fish, it's a very tasty meat with an exceptionally soft texture
David M. Gascoigne, 4/8/23 12:10: You do come up with interesting recipes, Angie, and intellectual stimulus too! We will be having salmon today, but nothing as exotic and enterprising as this dish I’m afraid.
The Style Fanatic 4/8/23 12:34: This looks like a nutritious meal. Loving the presentation.

Bernie,
The Style Fanatic
eileeninmd 4/8/23 12:47: Spinach and Salmon, yum! Looks delicious! Take care, have a happy day!
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 4/8/23 15:33: Honestly I use that on everything we love the flavors and I add extra sesame seeds to the mix because we love them toasted. I will try this for sure its so yummy looking!
Bill 4/8/23 16:22: The salmon looks fabulous.
J. S. Vila 4/8/23 20:10: Un exquisito plato con base de salmón fileteado con unas especies exóticas que le dan un brillante sabor, el resultado es un plato delicioso para una cena fabulosa.
Cooking Julia 4/8/23 22:56: This salmon looks terrific!
lisaiscooking 5/8/23 18:30: This looks fantastic! I've been cooking lots of salmon lately, and I have to try this. Love the extra sumac too.
Paola 5/8/23 20:33: Deve essere fantastico il salmone preparato in questo modo! Sei bravissima.
Rainbow Evening 6/8/23 01:14: creative way to cook salmon.... love it
tigerfish 9/8/23 00:56: Always love a simple prep of salmon - with herbs and spices are the best!