Description
Enjoy a delightful Salmon Florentine featuring seared salmon fillets topped with a creamy garlic and spinach sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, offering a rich flavor that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Gently flip the salmon, add the butter, and baste the fillets with melted butter. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the chopped spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted and the sauce thickens. Add red pepper flakes and lemon juice.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more lemon juice as needed.
- Place a salmon fillet in the center of each plate.
- Generously ladle the Florentine sauce over the salmon.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color.
- Serve with garlic mashed potatoes, steamed asparagus, or a light salad. A glass of Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully.
- Store salmon and sauce separately in airtight containers. Reheat the sauce gently, adding a splash of cream or broth if needed.
- Dig in and savor the irresistible combination of seared salmon and creamy Florentine sauce!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes