One Pan Poached Salmon with Spicy Harissa Chickpeas
Quick one-pan dinner with protein-packed salmon and spicy chickpeas
A complete one-pan meal featuring tender poached salmon nestled in a spicy harissa chickpea sauce with wilted spinach - ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
salmon fillets (skin-on)
2 piece
canned chickpeas (drained, rinsed)
400 g
harissa paste
3 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
garlic cloves (minced)
3 piece
lemon (juiced)
1 piece
fresh spinach (washed)
150 g
salt
1 tsp
black pepper (ground)
0.5 tsp
Instructions
Prepare the harissa sauce base
Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Add chickpeas and harissa
Add the drained chickpeas and harissa paste to the pan, stirring to coat evenly.
Create poaching liquid
Add 200ml water, lemon juice, salt and pepper to create the poaching liquid.
Poach the salmon
Gently place salmon fillets skin-side down into the simmering liquid, cover and poach for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
Add spinach and finish
Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, about 1 minute. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Original recipe
Storage
Best served fresh. Leftovers can be stored in airtight container
Notes
• This recipe is designed for minimal prep and cleanup
• The harissa spice level can be adjusted to taste
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