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Pan-Seared Salmon with a Creamy Florentine Sauce

Savory Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Florentine Sauce Delight

Enjoy this Pan-Seared Salmon with a Creamy Florentine Sauce, a nutritious and flavorful dish highlighting omega-3-rich salmon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces Salmon Fillets packed with omega-3s
  • 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil for pan-searing
  • to taste Salt flaky sea salt preferred
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Florentine Sauce
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute with kale
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry, season both sides with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and pan-sear the salmon skin-side down for 6-8 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes.
  3. Remove the salmon, sauté minced garlic in the same pan for 30 seconds, then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese, simmering for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and let everything cook together for an extra minute.
  6. Garnish with extra Parmesan or black pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or a green salad for a complete meal. Ensure the skillet is hot for best results.

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