Salmon Florentine
This easy recipe for Salmon Florentine takes the cake for fancy-but-easy meals. It’s as rich and creamy as could be, with a mouthwatering garlic and herb Parmesan flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: how to cook salmon, pan seared salmon, salmon for dinner ideas
Servings: 4
Calories: 523kcal
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon filets, (each filet should weigh about 4 to 6 ounces)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pat dry the salmon filets with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add oil. Once the oil is heated and shimmering, fry the salmon for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until crispy and firm to the touch. Cook time will depend on how thick your salmon is. Remove the salmon from the pan and discard any excess oil. Wipe it clean. Return pan to heat and melt the butter over medium low heat. Add garlic and gently fry until softened and fragrant, about 20 seconds.
Sprinkle in the flour and mix until it forms a paste, about 30 seconds.
Whisk in heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add spinach and stir until the spinach is wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the salmon filets back to the pan, spoon sauce over the filets, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1857IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg