Pan-Seared Salmon in Creamy Florentine Sauce - Easy Recipes Favorite
This creamy Florentine-style salmon is one of the best easy recipes for dinner—perfect for a quick yet elegant meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on or off, about 6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place salmon in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens, 2–3 minutes.
- Season with red pepper flakes if using.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it.
- Serve warm with your choice of side.