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Salmon with Spinach Cream Sauce Recipe

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A simple and elegant Salmon with Spinach Cream Sauce recipe that features perfectly seared salmon filets served in a rich, flavorful sauce made with garlic, shallots, heavy cream, and fresh spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

For the Salmon

  • 2-3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 6 oz salmon filets
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

For the Spinach Cream Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 9-12 oz fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 tablespoon flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Sear the Salmon: Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering without smoking. Place the salmon in the pan skin side up, searing for about 3 minutes until light brown. Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes skin side down, depending on thickness and preference, for a medium to medium well doneness.
  2. Prepare the Spinach Cream Sauce: Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside. Wipe excess oil from the pan if necessary. Add butter, then garlic and shallot, cooking and stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in vegetable broth, add red pepper flakes and heavy cream, then bring the mixture to a low simmer over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and reduces by about half.
  3. Wilt the Spinach: Add fresh spinach leaves to the sauce, stirring until they are lightly wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes. Season the sauce with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  4. Finish and Serve: Nestle the seared salmon filets back into the skillet with the spinach cream sauce. Sprinkle chopped flat leaf Italian parsley on top and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure the skillet is hot before adding salmon to achieve a nice crispy sear and prevent sticking.
  • You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, continue simmering the cream mixture until desired consistency is reached.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream and butter with coconut cream and a plant-based margarine, respectively.
  • Fresh spinach can be substituted with baby kale or chard for a different flavor and texture.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/salmon-with-spinach-cream-sauce-recipe/