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Garlic Butter Salmon with Sautéed Spinach & Mushrooms

Garlic Butter Salmon with Sautéed Spinach & Mushrooms

This Garlic Butter Salmon with Sautéed Spinach & Mushrooms is a deliciously easy dish packed with flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

Seafood and Vegetables
  • 2 fillets salmon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves washed
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
Sauce and Seasoning
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 60 ml chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in olive oil for 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
  2. Melt butter in the same pan, add mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes, then stir in garlic and spinach until wilted.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, cream, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  4. Return the salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce and vegetables over the fillets, and simmer for 1 more minute.
  5. Plate the salmon with sauce and enjoy hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSodium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to substitute salmon with trout or chicken. Add a splash of lemon juice for extra zest.

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