Description
Creamy Salmon Florentine is a comforting dish that combines tender salmon fillets with vibrant spinach in a rich, velvety cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this delightful meal takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and serves as a delicious way to incorporate greens into your diet. With its aromatic flavors and colorful presentation, it’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the salmon, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg