Description
Homemade creamy salmon florentine delivers rich Mediterranean flavors with elegant Italian influences. Delicate fish nestles among spinach and silky sauce, inviting passionate cooks to savor classic culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin off)
- 0.5 lbs (250g) mushrooms, sliced
- 7 oz (200g) baby spinach
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 ¼ cups half & half
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Sear Salmon: Heat skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and red chili flakes, then sear each side for approximately 5 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Create Aromatic Base: In the same pan, sauté diced onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms develop a rich, caramelized texture.
- Prepare Creamy Sauce: Whisk cornstarch into half & half, creating a smooth mixture. Pour into the pan, incorporating Parmesan cheese and stirring continuously. Simmer until sauce thickens and develops a luxurious consistency.
- Integrate Spinach: Gently fold baby spinach into the sauce, allowing leaves to wilt and merge with the creamy base. Season with additional salt, red chili flakes, and a vibrant splash of lemon juice.
- Combine and Serve: Return salmon to the pan, coating each fillet generously with the creamy spinach sauce. Plate immediately, accompanied by steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus for a complete, elegant dining experience.
Notes
- Prevent Salmon Overcooking: Watch salmon closely during searing; 5 minutes per side ensures golden exterior without drying out the delicate fish.
- Master Sauce Consistency: Whisk cornstarch thoroughly into half & half to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, smooth sauce texture.
- Maximize Flavor Layering: Brown mushrooms and onions separately to develop deep, caramelized notes before combining with creamy sauce.
- Quick Wilting Technique: Add spinach at the last moment, allowing leaves to gently wilt without losing vibrant green color or becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg