Description
Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce is an elegant one-pan dish featuring perfectly seared salmon in a rich garlic butter cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon, skin-side down first, for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and mushrooms until mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and simmer until sauce slightly thickens.
- Return salmon to skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets. Simmer for 1–2 minutes more.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap salmon with chicken or shrimp for variation.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or white wine for extra richness.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version of the sauce.
- For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
