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Creamy Garlic Salmon with Spinach: A Delightful Recipe!

A delightful recipe for creamy garlic salmon with spinach, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve the salmon hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with sauceCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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.

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