Description
An elegant yet easy dish featuring perfectly seared salmon in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Once the oil is hot, add the salmon fillets to the skillet. Sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the garlic. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, use fresh salmon fillets. You can substitute spinach with kale or arugula. Adjust garlic, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg