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Creamy salmon and spinach in a garlic parmesan sauce in a skillet

Creamy Spinach Salmon

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 cup fresh spinach
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes optional
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ lemon juiced

Method
 

  1. Season the salmon and sear in the olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 145 degrees F and flakes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in the same pan and saute the garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan, and Italian seasoning, and simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts into the sauce.
  5. Return the salmon, spoon the creamy spinach sauce over the top, finish with lemon, and serve.

Notes

This creamy spinach salmon is also known as salmon Florentine. Cook the salmon to 145 degrees F, and serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to catch the sauce.