Description
This Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce is a delicious and elegant one-pan dish featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets served in a rich, creamy sauce made with garlic, mushrooms, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. It’s quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and ideal for a weeknight dinner or special occasion meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Garnish
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Sear Salmon: Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and black pepper on both sides. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Prepare Garlic Butter and Vegetables: Reduce the heat to medium in the same skillet and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until they are browned and tender. Then add the baby spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
- Create Creamy Sauce: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and dried thyme or Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and mix well.
- Combine and Warm Through: Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Spoon sauce over the top of the salmon and simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes to warm the salmon through and meld the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the garlic butter salmon immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- For a twist, substitute kale for baby spinach.
- For a dairy-free alternative, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and omit Parmesan cheese.
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon to maintain its tender and moist texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
