Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Style: High-protein • Low-carb • One-pan

🛒 Ingredients

Salmon

• 4 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each, skin on or off)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)

Creamy Spinach Sauce

• ¾ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)

• ¼ cup chicken broth

• ½ cup fresh spinach, chopped

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: red pepper flakes (for heat)

• Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice (for freshness)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

🔥 Step 1: Season the Salmon

1. Pat salmon dry with paper towels.

2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

🍳 Step 2: Sear the Salmon

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Place salmon in the pan, skin-side down.

3. Cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

4. Remove salmon from pan and set aside.

🧄 Step 3: Garlic Butter Mushrooms

1. Reduce heat to medium.

2. Add butter to the same pan.

3. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Add mushrooms and cook 3–4 minutes until soft and lightly browned.

🥬 Step 4: Creamy Spinach Sauce

1. Pour in chicken broth and cream.

2. Stir and simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

3. Add spinach, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper.

4. Stir until spinach wilts and sauce becomes creamy.

🍋 Step 5: Combine

1. Return salmon to the skillet.

2. Spoon sauce over salmon.

3. Simmer 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.

4. Finish with lemon juice and red pepper flakes (optional).

🍽️ Serving Suggestions (Low-Carb)

• Cauliflower rice

• Zucchini noodles

• Steamed asparagus or broccoli

• Simple green salad

📊 Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)

• Protein: 35–40g

• Carbs: 5–7g net

• Fat: Healthy fats (salmon + butter)

• Calories: ~420–450

💡 Pro Tips

• Use fresh garlic for best flavor

• Don’t overcook salmon — it should flake easily

• Swap cream with Greek yogurt + broth for lighter version

• Add sun-dried tomatoes for extra richness