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Creamy Salmon Florentine

Savor Creamy Salmon Florentine: Dinner in Under 30 Minutes

Indulge in a creamy salmon florentine, a quick and customizable dish perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Fresh Salmon Wild-caught is best, but farmed salmon will work too.
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano can be a tasty alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Kale can offer a different texture.

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season fresh salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter. Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. In the same skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in heavy cream, stirring gently. Add Parmesan cheese and mix until melted. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the sauce, season to taste and stir well.
  5. Serve salmon fillets on plates and spoon the cream sauce over the top. Optionally, sprinkle fresh herbs or extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with additional ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.

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