Description
Creamy Spinach Salmon is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a rich spinach and cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 oz fresh spinach (about 6 cups)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the salmon fillets, skin side down.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes on the skin side until crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until cooked through and flaky. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Add grated Parmesan, lemon juice, and thyme. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the cooked salmon fillets back into the skillet, spooning the creamy spinach sauce over the top. Heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg