Creamy Garlic Salmon
A quick and delicious weeknight dinner featuring salmon paired with a creamy garlic sauce, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces salmon fillets Use wild-caught if possible.
- 4 cloves garlic (minced) Watch the garlic, it browns fast.
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes Choose sun-dried tomatoes in oil for better flavor.
- 1 cup spinach Fresh spinach is recommended.
- 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter version, try half-and-half.
- 2 tbsp butter Can be substituted with olive oil.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the butter in a pan until foamy, then sear the salmon skin-side down for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the salmon; add minced garlic to the pan and sauté briefly.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, sautéing until spinach wilts.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Return the salmon to the pan to warm through, or nestle it into the sauce.
Notes
Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.