Description
Salmon lovers rejoice! This pan seared salmon with creamy Florentine sauce brings restaurant-quality seafood right to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender fish nestled in a silky spinach and parmesan sauce makes weeknight dinners feel like a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 salmon fillets
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic
Dairy and Sauce Components:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Generously coat 2 salmon fillets with salt and black pepper, ensuring even seasoning across entire surface.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet, heating to 375°F over medium-high temperature.
- Carefully place salmon skin-side down, allowing 4-5 minutes of undisturbed searing to create crispy golden exterior.
- Gently turn fillets, cooking opposite side for 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer salmon to clean plate, keeping warm while preparing sauce.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for exactly 60 seconds.
- Toss 1 cup fresh spinach into pan, stirring until leaves completely wilt and collapse.
- Pour ½ cup heavy cream and sprinkle ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes, watching thickness develop and consistency become smooth and creamy.
- Nestle salmon back into pan, coating each fillet generously with prepared sauce before serving immediately.
Notes
- Check salmon’s internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfect doneness and food safety.
- Pat salmon fillets dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior when searing.
- Use fresh spinach for the Florentine sauce to create a vibrant, bright green color and enhance the dish’s flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use Greek yogurt instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 740 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 66 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 42 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg