Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon recipe. Tender salmon fillets are seared to perfection and then coated in a rich, velvety sauce infused with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. This dish is a true gourmet experience that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for a decadent meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, lemon juice, and seasoning. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Finish the Dish: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer until heated through. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
