Description
Creamy salmon florentine delivers Italian coastal elegance on a plate, blending succulent salmon with silky spinach and a luxurious parmesan cream sauce. Guests will savor each forkful of this restaurant-quality dish that brings Mediterranean magic directly to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin off)
- 0.5 lbs (250g) mushrooms, sliced
- 7 oz (200g) baby spinach
Seasoning and Spices:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ cups half & half
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Warm a generously sized skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for culinary magic.
- Artfully season salmon fillets with a sprinkle of salt and vibrant red chili flakes, preparing them for a golden sear.
- Carefully place salmon into the hot pan, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized exterior for approximately 5 minutes until perfectly cooked through.
- Gently transfer salmon to a waiting plate, preserving its succulence while focusing on the accompanying sauce.
- Within the same pan, transform diced onions until they become translucent and softened, releasing their delicate aromatics.
- Introduce minced garlic, stirring continuously to prevent burning and unleash its fragrant essence.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms, allowing them to brown and develop a rich, earthy character through occasional stirring.
- Whisk cornstarch into half & half, creating a smooth liaison that will elevate the sauce’s texture and consistency.
- Pour the creamy mixture into the pan, sprinkling generous amounts of Parmesan cheese for depth and richness.
- Tenderly simmer the sauce, watching it gradually thicken and embrace the pan’s ingredients.
- Fold in fresh baby spinach, allowing the leaves to wilt and integrate seamlessly into the creamy landscape.
- Enhance the sauce with strategic touches of salt, red chili flakes, and a bright splash of lemon juice.
- Reunite the perfectly seared salmon with the luxurious sauce, ensuring each fillet is lovingly coated.
- Present the dish immediately, accompanied by steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus for a complete, elegant meal.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by having all ingredients measured and chopped before starting cooking to ensure smooth execution.
- Choose fresh salmon fillets with vibrant color and firm texture for the best flavor and most appealing presentation.
- Searing salmon creates a delicious golden crust while keeping the interior moist and tender, so don’t rush this crucial step.
- Cornstarch works magic in creating a silky, restaurant-quality sauce that clings perfectly to the fish and vegetables.
- Quick-wilting spinach adds nutritional punch and beautiful green color, transforming this dish from simple to spectacular.
- Lemon juice provides a bright, acidic finish that cuts through the richness of the cream sauce and enhances the salmon’s natural flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg