Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Season the Fish: Pat your salmon filets completely dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder.
- Sear to Perfection: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the salmon. Sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until a gorgeous golden crust forms (just like in
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- Wake Up the Aromatics: Lower the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté for just 1 minute until incredibly fragrant.
- Wilt the Greens: Add the 3 cups of fresh baby spinach to the pan. Toss it with the mushrooms and garlic for 2 minutes until it just begins to wilt down.
- Build the Luxury Sauce: Pour in the ¾ cup of heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Let it bubble for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in the ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and the final tablespoon of butter, whisking until the sauce becomes a silky, velvety cream. Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- The Grand Assembly: Nestled your seared salmon filets back into the bubbling skillet, or plates them exactly like lay down a bed of the creamy spinach and mushrooms, place the salmon proudly on top, and spoon a generous extra layer of that rich garlic butter sauce down the center of the fish. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately! 🍽️🎉
