4.6 from 84 votes
Easy Salmon Florentine
Pan-seared salmon filets on a bed of creamy spinach and mushroom sauce. Easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 473 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4-5 salmon fillets skin on
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 3 Large garlic cloves pressed
- 5 oz fresh spinach roughly chopped, about ¾ Cup
- 6 oz button mushrooms sliced, ¾ cup
- ¼ Cup vegetable broth
- ¾ Cup coconut cream
- kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the fish and pat dry with a paper towel, then place it into the prepared baking tray.
- Season with some salt and pepper.Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add salmon, skin side up, and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, until golden.
- Gently flip the fillets on the other side, and continue to cook for 4-6 minutes, or until cooked through and skin is crispy.
- Once the salmon is done, set aside on a plate.Heat remaining oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and cook until slightly golden brown and tender. Add broth and coconut cream, season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until sauce is thickened, then stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
- Return the salmon back to the pan, and spoon the creamy spinach and mushrooms on top. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Coconut cream is the Thai Kitchen coconut MILK in the can
- You may use heavy cream if you prefer it over coconut cream/milk
- It is best to use fresh spinach
- Use any other mushroom of your choice. It is better to use fresh mushrooms as opposed to mushrooms in cans
Nutrition Information
Calories
473kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
166mg
(7%)
Potassium
1321mg
(38%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3422IU
(68%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1321mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3422IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.