Impress your guests without spending all night in the kitchen. This elegant one-pan salmon dish combines rich garlic butter and fresh spinach for a restaurant-quality meal that's ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Serves: 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 4 (6-oz) skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Remove salmon from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in baby spinach and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the salmon to the pan, spooning the creamy sauce over the fillets, and serve immediately.
What You'll Need
ThermoPro Digital Meat Thermometer
Essential for hitting that perfect 145F on fish. Instant-read, under $15.
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Allergens
Contains: dairy, fish
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Cook to safe internal temperatures and use a food thermometer. Allergen and nutrition information is approximate — verify for your needs. This recipe was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for general guidance only.
