Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce
Yields: 2 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
5 ounces fresh spinach
1/2 cup light cream
1/4 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Salmon:
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
Season with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the Salmon:
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down (if using).
Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145ยฐF (63ยฐC).
Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
3. Sautรฉ the Mushrooms and Garlic:
In the same skillet, use the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and browned.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Wilt the Spinach:
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Make the Creamy Sauce:
Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Stir in the light cream and bring to a simmer.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Assemble and Serve:
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce, mushrooms, and spinach over them.
Serve immediately.
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