Description
Creamy Salmon Florentine is a delicious and comforting dish featuring pan-seared salmon fillets nestled in a rich and velvety garlic cream sauce with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Florentine Cream Sauce
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to coat the pan evenly.
- Cook Salmon Fillets: Season each salmon fillet generously with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook without moving for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
- Flip and Sauté Garlic: Carefully turn the salmon fillets over. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Wilt Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook it until it wilts down, stirring occasionally to combine with the garlic and salmon flavors.
- Add Cream and Lemon: Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring gently to incorporate all ingredients. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, during which it will slightly thicken and develop rich flavor.
- Finish with Parmesan Cheese: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it melts completely, creating a smooth and creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Plate the salmon fillets topped with the creamy spinach sauce. Serve over cooked pasta or rice as desired for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor; baby spinach works well too.
- To avoid overcooking, cook salmon until just opaque in the center.
- This dish pairs beautifully with a side of garlic bread or a crisp green salad.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt, but expect a less rich sauce.
- You can use Parmesan rind to infuse extra flavor in the cream sauce; just discard before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
