Ingredients
- For the Salmon:
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- For the Sauce:
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Season the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets on both sides with sea salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the salmon (working in batches, if necessary) and cook, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 145ºF. This should take about 3-5 minutes per side. Once done, remove the salmon from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes, until the onions become tender. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Reduce the heat and stir in the cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add the Spinach: Stir in the baby spinach and cook until it wilts down.
- Combine and Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and add the cooked salmon back into the pan. Spoon the creamy sauce over the salmon. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If needed, cook the salmon fillets in two batches to avoid overcrowding in the pan, which helps the fish cook evenly.
- For a lighter version, you can reduce the cream to 1 cup if you prefer less sauce.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
