Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp. butter
  • 1 thinly sliced onion
  • 1 pound fresh spinach
  • 6 (6 ounce.) salmon fillets
  • 3 tbsp. olives oil
  • 1 1/2 c. whipping cream
  • 1/2 c. vodka
  • 2 tbsp. liquid removed and crushed green peppercorns
  • 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 c. snipped chives

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine 4 Tbsp.
  • butter and onion in large Dutch oven.
  • Cover and bake till onion is golden, stirring occasionally, about 45 min.
  • Stir spinach into onion and bake till just wilted, about 3 min.
  • Remove from oven; keep hot.
  • Season salmon with salt and pepper.
  • heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
  • Add in salmon in batches and cook about 3 min per side for medium.
  • Transfer to platter.
  • Tent with foil to keep hot.
  • Pour off excess oil from skillet.
  • Add in cream and vodka and boil till slightly thickened, about 4 min.
  • Add in green peppercorns and remaining 4 Tbsp.
  • butter and stir till butter is just melted.
  • Fold in lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide spinach and onion mix among plate.
  • Top each with salmon fillet.
  • Spoon sauce over.
  • Sprinkle with snipped fresh chives and serve.