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Pan-seared salmon fillets in a creamy garlic sauce with spinach and mushrooms in a skillet

Creamy Garlic Salmon with Spinach and Mushrooms

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Place salmon in the skillet skin-side up and sear for 5 minutes, then flip and sear for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through; remove from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  5. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned and moisture has evaporated.
  6. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Add baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
  8. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. Stir in parmesan cheese and lemon juice, simmering for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  10. Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.