Sautéed Spinach with Fried Lemon, Honey & Walnuts

Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (EVOO or regular is fine)
  • 4 cups baby spinach, washed and dried thoroughly
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • one 1/4 inch slice of lemon, with moisture removed by pressing between 2 paper towels
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • 3 tablespoons warm honey (warm in the microwave a few seconds to soften before adding to the pan)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2-3 tablespoons roughly chopped black walnuts

Instructions

  1. In a heavy large sauté pan, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  2. Once oil begins to shimmer, reduce heat to medium low.
  3. Add one 1/4 inch slice of lemon. lemon that has been thoroughly dried with paper towels to eliminate moisture.
  4. After a few seconds, turn the lemon over, cook for an additional few seconds, then remove and set aside.
  5. Increase the heat to medium, then add the fresh spinach and lemon juice to the pan. Toss the leaves with tongs to quickly sauté them.
  6. Remove the spinach from the pan after it has just begun to wilt and is still bright and colorful. The cooking time should be less than a minute.
  7. Divide the spinach between 2 serving plates.
  8. Add the warmed honey to the pan and sprinkle in the red pepper flakes.
  9. Add the chopped walnuts (optional).
  10. Stir well with a wooden spoon to combine the honey, red pepper flakes, and coat the walnuts.
  11. Remove from heat after a few seconds and pour the honey dressing on top of the spinach.
  12. Top with fried lemon and serve.

Recipe from Eat Splendid - https://eatsplendid.com/recipe/sauteed-spinach-with-fried-lemon-honey-walnuts/