Here’s a full, foolproof recipe:
🧈🐟 Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms
Ingredients (Serves 4)
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4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
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1 ½ cups (150 g) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
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2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half)
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¼ cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for brightness)
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Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare and sear the salmon
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Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Heat the olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear salmon, skin-side down first, for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and almost cooked through.
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Remove salmon from the pan and set aside (it’ll finish cooking in the sauce).
2. Cook the vegetables
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In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tbsp butter.
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Add garlic (and onion, if using) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring until browned and softened.
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Add spinach and cook just until wilted.
3. Make the creamy sauce
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Lower heat to medium.
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Pour in the cream and stir in Parmesan cheese.
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Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Season with a bit more salt and pepper to taste, and add lemon juice if desired.
4. Combine & finish
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Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce and veggies over the top.
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Let simmer gently for 2–3 more minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flaky.
5. Serve
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Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered pasta to soak up that creamy sauce.
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Garnish with chopped parsley or extra Parmesan.
💡 Tips
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Lighter version: Use half-and-half or coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
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Extra flavor: Add a splash of white wine before the cream for depth.
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Don’t overcook salmon: It should be just opaque in the center and flake easily.
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Add crunch: Sprinkle toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds before serving.
Would you like me to give you a one-pan baked version of this (where everything — salmon, mushrooms, spinach, and sauce — cooks together in the oven)? It’s even easier for weeknights!
