French Spinach

Method7 steps · about 10 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Step 2: Add the 2 tbsp unsalted butter.

   Uses 2 tbsp unsalted butter

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   Step 3: As the butter melts, add the thinly sliced garlic (3). Let the butter turn slightly golden for a nutty flavor, watching the garlic and reducing the heat if needed so it does not burn.

   Uses Melting butter · 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

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   Step 4: Add the washed spinach (1/2 lb), a few handfuls at a time if necessary, allowing each addition to wilt before adding more.

   Uses Garlic in golden butter · 1/2 lb fresh spinach OR one 9 oz bag baby spinach

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   Step 5: Add the 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt and sauté for 3–5 minutes, until all the spinach is soft and cooked but still bright green.

   Sauté spinach for 3–5 minutes · 5 minUses Wilting spinach in garlic butter · 1/4 tsp flaky French sea salt

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   Step 6: Transfer the cooked garlic-butter spinach to serving dishes and serve.

   Uses Cooked seasoned garlic-butter spinach

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   Step 7: Optional: after removing the spinach, toss already-cooked plain white rice in the remaining pan drippings for extra flavor.

   Uses Pan drippings left after serving the spinach · Cooked plain white rice, optional, to toss in the remaining pan drippings