EASY CREAMY SALMON FLORENTINE
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 4 Salmon fillets 🐟
- 2 tbsp Olive oil & 2 tbsp Butter 🧈
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 3 cups Fresh baby spinach 🌿
- 1 cup Heavy cream (for that luxurious texture!) 🥛
- ½ cup Chicken or vegetable broth 🥣
- ½ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿✨
- 1 Lemon (juice and zest) 🍋
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂
- Optional: Fresh parsley and red pepper flakes for a little kick! 🌶️
👩🍳 Instructions
- Sear the Salmon: Season your salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside. 🐟🔥✨
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. 🧄🧈💨
- Wilt the Spinach: Toss in the fresh baby spinach and cook until it just begins to wilt. 🌿🌪️
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce starts to thicken and become velvety smooth. 🥛🧀🌀🤤
- Lemon Zest: Stir in the lemon juice and zest to brighten up the rich cream sauce. 🍋✨
- The Reunion: Place the seared salmon fillets back into the skillet. Spoon that luscious creamy sauce over the fish and let it simmer for 2 more minutes. 🐟🥄🤝
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. 🍽️😋
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The Crispy Skin Secret: If using skin-on salmon, pat the skin completely dry with a paper towel before searing to ensure it gets perfectly crispy! 🐟💎
- Perfect Pairing: Serve this over a bed of pasta, mashed potatoes, or even Garlic Butter Rice to soak up every drop of that incredible sauce! 🍝🍚🎯
