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Pan-Seared Salmon Florentine

A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon, vibrant spinach, and a creamy parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, washed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 piece lemon, zest
  • 1 piece lemon, juice
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and just cooked through.
  2. Remove the salmon and set aside. In the same pan, add the minced garlic and fresh spinach, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  3. Add heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring until simmering. Mix in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  4. Return the salmon to the pan, spooning sauce over each fillet, and cook together for another few minutes.
  5. Plate the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and drizzle extra sauce on top.

Notes

If the sauce looks lumpy, stir it well. You can swap salmon for chicken breast or shrimp as a variation. Serve over rice or with a salad.