SALMON ON SPINACH WITH LEMON CHAMPAGNE SAUCE

SALMON ON SPINACH WITH LEMON CHAMPAGNE SAUCE image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 extra large eggs, separated
4 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup dry white champagne
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
4 5-ounce salmon fillets
2 10-ounce bags fresh baby spinach
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.

Steps:

In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Whisk in yolks and lemon juice. Transfer to a small pan and slowly add champagne, stirring constantly.Turn on low heat; cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in dill and salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, coat fleshy side of fillet with black pepper. Grill or pan fry until done, turning once. Remove skin. Steam spinach. Stir in oil. Top spinach with salmon fillet and drizze with sauce.