Description
Tender salmon fillets pan-seared in garlic butter, then simmered with spinach and mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. A quick yet elegant low-carb dinner packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin side down, and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return salmon to the skillet and spoon the creamy mixture over the fillets. Let simmer for 2 more minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use skinless salmon if preferred.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Pairs well with cauliflower rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: salmon, creamy garlic butter sauce, spinach, mushrooms, keto, low carb dinner, easy salmon recipe