Description

Just whipped up this delicious Pan-Seared Salmon with a creamy Florentine sauce! Perfect for a healthy, filling dinner.

Ingredients

For the Salmon:
4 salmon fillets (skin off)
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Florentine Sauce:
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp minced garlic
0.5 lbs (250 g) sliced mushrooms
1 ¼ cups half & half
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
7 oz (200 g) baby spinach
¼ tsp red chili flakes
1 tbsp lemon juice
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. Sear for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
In the same pan, sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
Dissolve cornstarch in half & half, then pour into the pan. Add Parmesan cheese, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add baby spinach and allow it to wilt.
Season the sauce with salt, red chili flakes, and lemon juice. Stir well.
Return the salmon to the pan. Serve immediately with steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal