Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms

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Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms 🍣🍄🥬

This rich and comforting salmon dish is packed with flavour and comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a healthy dinner that feels restaurant-quality at home!

🧾 Ingredients

For the Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Creamy Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season the Salmon

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

2. Cook the Salmon

Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3. Sauté the Mushrooms

In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and lightly browned.

4. Add Garlic & Spinach

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.

5. Make the Creamy Sauce

Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

6. Combine Everything

Return the salmon fillets to the skillet. Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the salmon and simmer for 2 minutes.

7. Serve

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

💡 Tips

  • Use fresh salmon for the best flavour and texture.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan while cooking salmon.
  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for extra freshness.
  • If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or milk.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Garlic mashed potatoes
  • Butter rice
  • Roasted asparagus
  • Crusty bread for dipping into the sauce

Enjoy your creamy salmon dinner! 😋

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