Description
A comforting creamy dish featuring salmon fillets in a rich garlic sauce with fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Include fresh spinach in the skillet and cook until wilted, turning a vibrant green.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring until fully combined. Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, allowing it to soak in the creamy sauce briefly.
- Serve the salmon topped with the creamy garlic sauce and optionally garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. Explore variations like adding lemon juice or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg