Description
A delightful dish that combines tender salmon with a rich, creamy spinach sauce flavored with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until cooked through.
- Remove the salmon and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stir to combine and let simmer until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it and heat through for about a minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For best results, start with room temperature salmon and avoid overcrowding the pan. Serve with garlic bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Spinach Salmon, salmon recipe, family dinner, easy seafood recipes