Description
Salmon Florentine is one pot salmon recipe that is ready in 25 minutes! Crispy pan seared salmon are topped with a flavorful and creamy sauce with spinach and mushrooms. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
SALMON
- Salmon fillets ( skin off)- 4
- Salt- 1/4 tsp.
- Red chili flakes- 1/4 tsp.
- Vegetable oil- 2 tbsp.
SALMON FLORENTINE SAUCE
- Onion ( finely chopped)- 1
- Garlic (minced)- 1 tbsp.
- Mushrooms ( sliced)- 0.5 lbs ( 250 g)
- Half & Half- 1 1/4 cup
- Cornstarch- 1 tbsp.
- Grated Parmesan cheese- 2 tbsp.
- Baby spinach- 7 oz ( 200 g)
- Red chili flakes- 1/4 tsp.
- Lemon juice- 1 tbsp.
- Salt- to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large non stick pan over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and red chili flakes, then sear in the hot pan for 10 minutes, about 5 minutes per side or until salmon is cooked though. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan saute onion until translucent, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in half and half. Pour the mixture into the pan and add Parmesan cheese. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the baby spinach and allow it to cook down.
- Season the sauce with salt, red chili flakes and add lemon juice. Finally give it a good stir and return the pan seared salmon.
- Serve immediately with a side of steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Salmon recipes
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 592 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 206 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 136 mg