This is a quick, light, and easy recipe to prepare a full meal for two in less than 35 minutes, and with tasty results. Thyme and white wine are a great combination, adding light and citrusy flavors. Fast, easy, and delicious, you can't go wrong with this meal.
Dinner for Two in Less than 35 Minutes: Pan-Seared Salmon with a Side of Green Beans
Two 4-6 oz. salmon fillets, with skin on
1/2 pound green beans, ends trimmed
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon dried ground thyme
salt and black pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chicken stock
For the salmon:
In a heated frying pan over medium heat, cook salmon (with the skin side up) until the outside (skinless part, facing the pan) has cooked, and then add 1/4 cup white wine. When wine boils, add thyme, salt, and black pepper. With a spatula, mix the thyme, salt, and pepper with the wine thoroughly, then lift up the salmon and allow the juices and seasonings to flow under the fish so the it can absorb the flavors. Continue to cook until the wine has cooked away, and the salmon is fully cooked (with a slightly brown crust).
For the green beans:
While the salmon is cooking, in a large pot, saute garlic in olive oil until tender. Add green beans, chicken stock, and remaining white wine. When wine and stock begin to simmer, add salt, black pepper, and thyme. Continue to cook until the wine and stock have boiled away and the beans are tender.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Serves 2.
