Garlic Butter Salmon with Creamy Spinach & Mushrooms

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Garlic Butter Salmon with Creamy Spinach & Mushrooms 🐟🍄

A Restaurant-Quality Meal in 30 Minutes!

Indulge in this luxurious yet easy salmon dish featuring perfectly seared fillets nestled in a garlicky cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms and spinach. It’s elegant enough for date night but simple enough for weeknights—plus, it’s packed with protein and veggies!

📋 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Salmon

  • 2 (6-oz) salmon fillets (skin on/off)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (+ extra for drizzling)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Creamy Sauce & Veggies

  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup light cream (or half-and-half)
  • ¼ cup white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter (for richness!)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Sear the Salmon

  1. Pat salmon dry and season with salt & pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook salmon skin-side down 3-4 mins, flip, and sear another 3-4 mins until 145°F (63°C) internally.
  4. Transfer to a plate.

2️⃣ Sauté Mushrooms & Garlic

  1. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp butter and mushrooms. Cook 5-7 mins until golden.
  2. Add garlic; sauté 1 min until fragrant.

3️⃣ Wilt Spinach

  1. Toss in spinach and cook 2-3 mins until wilted.

4️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce

  1. Pour in wine (or broth) and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits.
  2. Stir in cream and simmer 2-3 mins until slightly thickened.
  3. Mix in parsley, then season to taste.

5️⃣ Finish & Serve

  1. Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over it.
  2. Garnish with extra parsley & lemon wedges.

🔥 Chef’s Tips for Perfection

✅ Dry salmon well for the crispiest sear.
✅ Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook salmon in batches if needed.
✅ Deglaze properly—those browned bits = flavor gold!
✅ Swap options:

  • Use heavy cream for richer sauce
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes for tangy depth

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • With: Mashed potatoes, quinoa, or crusty bread
  • Pair with: Crisp white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
  • Garnish: Lemon zest, red pepper flakes, or capers

🌿 Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

  • Calories: ~480
  • Protein: 38g
  • Carbs: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Healthy fats: 30g (omega-3s!)

🎉 Why You’ll Love This Dish

✔ Fast & fancy—looks gourmet with minimal effort
✔ Balanced macros—high protein, low carb
✔ Versatile—works with cod or chicken too!

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