Description
Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon is a rich and elegant one-pan dish featuring crispy salmon fillets in a creamy garlic butter sauce with fresh spinach, parmesan, and herbs. Quick to prepare yet restaurant-worthy, this meal is perfect for a special dinner or an indulgent weeknight treat.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets, skin on or off
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup canned full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cups fresh baby spinach
Juice from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place salmon skin side down and cook 2–3 minutes until skin is crispy. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes or until desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add shallots and garlic; cook 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, coconut milk or cream, and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until smooth and creamy.
- Add parmesan cheese and spinach. Cook 3–5 minutes until spinach is wilted and sauce thickens. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and chives.
- Return salmon to skillet, nestling into the sauce. Spoon sauce over salmon and garnish with more chives if desired.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Substitute coconut cream and dairy-free parmesan for a dairy-free version.
- Use kale or arugula instead of spinach for a twist.
- Add mushrooms, artichokes, or roasted red peppers for extra flavor.
- Increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce for more spice.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
