Description
Seared Salmon with Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce
A restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make at home—rich, flavorful, and nutritious!
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the Spinach:
2 cups fresh spinach
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Sear the Salmon:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Add lemon juice and mix well.
Sauté the Spinach:
In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the Dish:
Arrange the spinach on a plate, place the seared salmon on top, and drizzle generously with the creamy garlic herb sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Enjoy this elegant and delicious dish with a side of rice or roasted potatoes for a complete meal!