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Creamy Salmon Florentine

Delicious Creamy Salmon Florentine in Just 30 Minutes!

This Creamy Salmon Florentine is a delightful dish that wraps tender salmon fillets in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with vibrant spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh is preferred, but thawed frozen works.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any neutral oil can substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic for bold flavor.
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with kale or Swiss chard.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • 0.5 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred.
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano is a sharper alternative.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
  3. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic around salmon, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add 4 cups of fresh spinach, stirring until wilted (2-3 minutes).
  5. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and juice of half a lemon; simmer on low for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve hot, spooning sauce over salmon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and serve immediately for optimal texture.

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