Description
A delightful recipe for creamy garlic salmon with spinach, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the chopped spinach and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is well combined. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning some of the creamy sauce over the top. Let it simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve the salmon hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk or chicken broth.
- Add some cherry tomatoes or mushrooms to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg