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Salmon Florentine Recipe

Creamy salmon fillets with garlicky spinach sauce, a comforting pescatarian one pot meal perfect for date nights or family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • - 4 salmon fillets
  • - 2 cups fresh spinach
  • - 1 cup heavy cream
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 2 tbsp butter
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil
  • - 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • - 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • - Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove salmon and set aside. Melt butter in the same pan and sauté garlic.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in parmesan and lemon juice, then return salmon.
  • Spoon creamy spinach topping over salmon and cook 2 more minutes.

Notes

  • Pat salmon dry before searing for best results.
  • Do not overcook cream sauce or it may separate.
  • Fresh spinach gives a cleaner taste than frozen.
  • Add extra lemon juice if you prefer more brightness.
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