Slow Cooker-Salmon with Beer

Slow Cooker-Salmon with Beer
Makes 4 servings

4 salmon fillets ( 6 ounces each)
Salt and black pepper I cup Italian dressing
3 tablespoons olive oil
I red bell pepper, sliced
I yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and stems removed 3/4 cup amber beer
1/2 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
Additional salt and black pepper (optional)

1. Rinse salmon fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Salt and pepper both
sides of fillets. Place in casserole dish and pour Italian dressing over
fillets. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes, or up to 2
hours. Discard marinade.

2. Pour olive oil into 5-quart slow cooker and lay salmon fillets on top,
stacking as necessary Cover with peppers, onion, basil, garlic and lemon
zest. Cover with spinach leaves. Pour beer over top. Cover and cook on HIGH
11/2 hours.

3. Remove fillets to platter and top with vegetables. Squeeze lemon over top
of salmon and season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if desired .