Description
Delectable creamy spinach and roasted red pepper salmon elevates seafood dining with Mediterranean-inspired elegance. Rich flavors meld seamlessly, promising you a luxurious meal that delights culinary senses in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet over medium heat, drizzling olive oil to coat the surface. Gently place salmon fillets and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden crust forms and fish is thoroughly cooked. Transfer salmon to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and toast minced garlic until aromatic. Incorporate roasted red pepper strips and fresh spinach, sautéing until spinach collapses and becomes tender.
- Reduce skillet temperature and introduce heavy cream, grated Parmesan, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk continuously until sauce transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Carefully nestle seared salmon back into the skillet, generously coating each fillet with the creamy sauce. Allow gentle simmering for 2-3 minutes, enabling flavors to harmonize and meld together.
- Plate the salmon, drizzling additional sauce across the top. Optional: Enhance presentation with scattered roasted red pepper garnish for visual appeal and extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with firm, bright flesh for the best texture and flavor.
- Pat salmon dry before searing to achieve a golden, crispy exterior that locks in moisture.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a lighter, lactose-free version of the dish.
- Adjust paprika and Dijon mustard levels to match your preferred flavor intensity and heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg