Description
Savory garlic butter salmon dances with earthy mushrooms and tender spinach in a luscious creamy sauce. Rich flavors and elegant presentation make this dish a delightful Mediterranean-inspired meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Elevate a large skillet to medium-high temperature and drizzle with olive oil, preparing a golden surface for the salmon fillets.
- Generously season salmon with salt and black pepper, then carefully position in the hot skillet, creating a beautiful sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until a rich golden crust develops and fish is perfectly cooked through.
- Transfer salmon to a separate plate, reserving the flavorful pan for the upcoming sauce creation.
- Reduce heat and introduce butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt smoothly while adding minced garlic, releasing its aromatic essence for approximately 30 seconds.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they become tender and develop a rich, caramelized texture.
- Gently fold fresh spinach into the mushroom mixture, watching it wilt and transform into a vibrant, tender green component.
- Stream heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet, whisking simultaneously with Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and optional red pepper flakes to create a luxurious, velvety sauce.
- Allow sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes, thickening and concentrating its complex flavors.
- Carefully nestle salmon fillets back into the skillet, delicately coating them with the creamy sauce and warming for an additional 2 minutes.
- Finish by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the dish and sprinkling chopped parsley, creating a bright, herbaceous finale before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose salmon fillets with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and crispy exterior.
- Reduce heat when adding cream-based sauce to prevent separation and maintain smooth, silky texture.
- Consider swapping heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that maintains rich, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg