Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon
A delightful and rich salmon dish with creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for special occasions or a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the salmon from the pan and set it aside to rest.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until soft.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and wilt down.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the creamy mixture over it.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate the salmon and sauce to serve immediately.
Notes
Pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or a garden salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg