Description
This Creamy Garlic Salmon is a rich, flavorful, and healthy dinner made in one pan. Perfectly seared salmon is served in a creamy garlic sauce with spinach, making it both indulgent and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet skin-side up. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in Greek yogurt and parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is smooth.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return salmon to the pan and spoon sauce over it. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot with your favorite side.
Notes
- Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor and nutrition.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with heavy cream for a richer version.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet with sauce
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
