Salmon Florentine

5 from 6 votes

This easy recipe for creamy and delicious Salmon Florentine is a fancy but quick meal. It’s as rich as could be with a mouthwatering garlic and herb Parmesan flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: how to cook salmon, pan seared salmon, salmon florentine, salmon florentine recipe

Servings:

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

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

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic finely minced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour or cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¾ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup baby spinach
¼ cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

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.

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