Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce is a quick, elegant dinner that’s packed with flavor. Golden salmon fillets are nestled in a creamy sauce with sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach—perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce!
Ingredients
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup light cream
- 1/4 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin side down if using skin-on, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and just cooked through. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and golden.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the light cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top and let everything heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the salmon.
Tips
- Serve with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of light cream.
FAQ
- Can I use other fish? Yes, trout or cod work well.
- Can I make it dairy-free? Substitute coconut cream for the light cream.
Looking for more delicious dinner ideas? Try our Japanese Chicken Curry or One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Rice!
