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Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Florentine Sauce

Irresistibly Creamy Pan-Seared Salmon with Florentine Sauce

This Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Florentine Sauce is a quick and delightful dish, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon skin-on for crispy texture
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for searing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
For the Creamy Florentine Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 cup Fresh spinach chopped
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese for a cheesy finish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice for tanginess
  • to taste Nutmeg optional
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Flip the salmon and cook for another 4-5 minutes until golden-brown.
  5. Remove the salmon and cover to keep warm.
  6. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  7. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for about 2 minutes.
  8. Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Mix in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and nutmeg, cooking until smooth.
  10. Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it, warming through.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 37gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish offers gourmet flavors with minimal effort.

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