Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Savor the flavor of this rich and creamy garlic butter salmon recipe pan-seared to perfection and served over a bed of sautéed spinach and mushrooms, then smothered in a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a quick low-carb dinner or a healthy keto-friendly meal!
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 cup sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Season the Salmon:
Sprinkle salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
2. Pan-Sear to Perfection:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear salmon skin-side down for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the Mushrooms:
In the same skillet, cook the sliced mushrooms until browned and tender.
Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. Wilt the Spinach:
Add spinach leaves and stir until wilted and reduced.
5. Make the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Combine & Serve:
Nestle salmon fillets back into the skillet and spoon the creamy mushroom spinach sauce over each piece.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
low carb dinner, keto salmon, garlic butter salmon, healthy dinner recipes
