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Garlic Butter Salmon with Mushrooms and Spinach

Garlic Butter Salmon with Mushrooms and Spinach is a creamy, protein-packed main course ready in 30 minutes. Rich garlic butter sauce, earthy mushrooms, and fresh herbs make this dish a comforting classic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • skillet
  • fish spatula
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the same pan. Sauté garlic and mushrooms for 5 minutes.
  5. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  6. Pour in cream and lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Season.
  7. Return salmon to pan. Spoon sauce over and cook for 1–2 minutes more.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 34gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 670mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3200IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

Substitute coconut milk or cashew cream for dairy-free option.
Add red pepper flakes for heat.
Use a fish spatula to flip without breaking the fillet.
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