Delicious Creamy Spinach Salmon (Printable Format)
Salmon fillets paired with creamy spinach and Parmesan, finished with fresh lemon in under 30 minutes.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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12 ounces fresh salmon fillets, skin-on
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1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
→ Sauce and Seasonings
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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0.5 cup heavy cream
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0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
# Preparation Steps:
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Rinse fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water and chop into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Flip the fillets and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
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In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted and bright green.
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Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
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Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over the top, and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Cook for an additional minute to meld flavors before serving.
# Supplementary Details:
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For optimal results, use fresh, skin-on salmon fillets as the skin crisps beautifully and adds texture.