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Creamy Lemon Spinach Salmon

This Healthy One-Pot Recipe is a Family Favorite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: creamy spinach salmon, garlic lemon spinach salmon
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 300g Salmon (I prefer skin-on) (cut into 2 fillets)
  • 4 cups Spinach (best to remove the large stems)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • ½ Onion, diced
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Cooking cream
  • ¼ cup Shredded parmesan
  • ½ Lemon (more sliced for serving)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

  • Start by cutting the salmon into 2 fillets and making sure there are no bones or scale in the skin. You can remove the scale with a knife by working against the direction of the scales. Rinse the fish under water when done.
    Using the knife to remove the scale from salmon skin.
  • Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • In a medium heat pan, add the oil and the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the salmon skin down. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Turn the salmon and cook for another 3 minutes. To be sure the salmon is fully cooked, you can measure the internal temperature with a thermometer. It should be 145°F (63°C). Remove from the pan and reserve.
  • Add the onions. Stir fry it for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and stir fry it for about 1 minute.
  • Add the cooking cream, salt and black pepper. Mix it well.
  • Add the spinach and the parmesan. Cook for about 4 minutes. Finally, add the lemon juice, mix it well and remove it from the heat.
  • Place the salmon back to the skillet and add sliced lemon to serve. Enjoy it with a side of pasta, mashed potatoes, salad or rice.