Description
A deliciously creamy and flavorful salmon dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes, featuring crispy edges and a velvety sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan on medium-high. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them skin-side down and cook until crispy and golden.
- Remove salmon and melt butter in the same pan. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes, followed by the heavy cream, and let simmer.
- Stir in salt, pepper, basil, and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Add spinach and let it wilt.
- Nestle the salmon back in and spoon sauce over the fish. Allow to combine for a minute before serving.
Notes
Aim for medium-rare salmon for the best flakiness. Use fresh herbs for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg