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One-Pan Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach

A perfectly cooked fillet of One-Pan Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon resting on wilted spinach in a rich, yellow garlic butter sauce.
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Make this simple, flavorful salmon dish entirely on one pan. It features a rich garlic butter sauce and tender spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low.
  5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Add the Italian seasoning.
  6. Pour the creamy garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon fillets on the baking sheet.
  7. Place the fresh spinach around the salmon fillets on the pan.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The spinach will wilt into the sauce.
  9. Serve immediately directly from the pan.

Notes

  • For extra tang, add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to the sauce before pouring it over the fish.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, let the sauce simmer for an extra minute before adding the cheese.
  • You can substitute salmon fillets with cod or halibut, adjusting the cooking time as needed.

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