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Pan-Seared Salmon with a Creamy Florentine Sauce

Savory Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Florentine Sauce Delight

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This Pan-Seared Salmon with a Creamy Florentine Sauce is a quick, healthy, and delicious dinner option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon wild-caught preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Florentine Sauce
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute with kale
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated; nutritional yeast for dairy-free alternative

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
  4. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Gently add salmon to the creamy sauce, letting it warm for a minute on low heat.
  6. Transfer salmon to plates and optionally sprinkle with extra Parmesan. Serve immediately with sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with sauceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and ensure the pan is hot enough before cooking the salmon.

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