Creamy Salmon Florentine
This creamy salmon Florentine is a quick, elegant dish that pairs pan-seared salmon with a rich garlic cream sauce, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion, it comes together in just 30 minutes without compromising flavor or texture.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets about 6 oz each
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Cream Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Add-ins and Garnish
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- optional fresh lemon juice for serving
- optional fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion until softened.
- Pour in cream and broth. Stir and let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan and stir until smooth. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Return salmon to skillet. Spoon sauce over each fillet. Let heat through for another minute.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon juice if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for cream. This dish can also be served over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a heartier meal.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Potassium: 800 mg
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Vitamin A: 3500 IU
- Vitamin C: 15 mg
- Calcium: 180 mg
- Iron: 2 mg