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Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach and Mushrooms

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A flavorful and indulgent dish combining perfectly cooked salmon with a creamy garlic butter sauce, spinach, and mushrooms.

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

3 garlic cloves, finely minced

120 milliliters heavy cream

60 milliliters chicken broth

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place the fillets in the skillet, skin-side down (if using skin-on), and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the butter. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  5. Place the cooked salmon fillets back into the skillet, spooning the sauce and vegetables over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the salmon through and allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. Plate the salmon with the spinach and mushrooms, drizzling the garlic butter sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Add other vegetables like asparagus, zucchini, or bell peppers for more variety.

Feel free to substitute the salmon with trout, cod, or even chicken breasts.

If you like spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a small diced chili to the sauce.

If you prefer a lighter version, use half-and-half or non-dairy milk for the sauce.

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