Salmon Florentine (25 Minutes)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
687 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Salmon Florentine (25 Minutes)
Description
The recipe begins by seasoning salmon filets with garlic parsley salt before searing them in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. The skillet is then used to cook sliced baby bella mushrooms until browned, followed by the addition of minced garlic for fragrance. Heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese are added and cooked to thicken the sauce slightly.
Fresh baby spinach is incorporated last, wilting gently to retain color and texture. The seasoned sauce, balanced with a bit of salt, is spooned over the salmon, combining creamy, savory, and earthy elements with the flaky, flavorful fish. This method leverages the skillet for both salmon and sauce, making preparation efficient.
The dish is served warm, making it suitable for a quick yet refined dinner. It highlights a combination of seafood with classic Florentine ingredients for texture and flavor contrast.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs salmon 4-5 salmon filets
- 2 tsp garlic parsley salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
- 8 oz baby bella mushroom sliced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 4 oz baby spinach fresh
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to preference
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and slice it into 4-5 equal filets. Season with garlic parsley salt.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Sear 3-6 minutes on each side. Transfer the cooked salmon to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, add the mushrooms (adding more olive oil or butter if needed). Cook until they are soft and brown.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, add the cheese, and cook until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add the spinach and cook just until it wilts, about 3 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
- Place the salmon filets back into the sauce and top the salmon with the sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 687 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 687kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1449mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1324mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3677IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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