Description
Creamy Salmon Florentine is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender salmon with vibrant spinach in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will make everyone eager to dig in. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to follow and delivers impressive results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Rinse spinach and pat dry. Cut salmon into 2-inch chunks.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Spinach: Add spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Salmon and Cream: Gently fold in salmon pieces along with heavy cream. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the salmon is opaque.
- Season and Serve: Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve hot over pasta or rice, garnished with extra Parmesan or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap spinach for other greens like kale or arugula for a unique flavor twist. For an extra kick, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or capers.