Easy Creamy Salmon Florentine Recipe
Looking for a quick and healthy salmon dinner idea? This Creamy Salmon Florentine is packed with protein, loaded with fresh spinach, and smothered in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a low carb, keto, or gluten-free meal prep option! Ready in just 25 minutes it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner winner!
Ingredients:
For the Pan-Seared Salmon:
4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
For the Creamy Spinach Sauce (Florentine Style):
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
How to Make Creamy Salmon Florentine:
Sear the Salmon:
Pat dry the salmon fillets and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
Sear the salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, flip, and cook another 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Make the Creamy Garlic Florentine Sauce:
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Add fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes. Cook until spinach wilts.
Bring it Together:
Return salmon fillets to the pan, spoon sauce over top, and simmer 2 minutes to heat through.
Serve hot with rice, pasta, or roasted veggies!
Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: ~550 per serving
Serves: 4
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