A delicious and creamy salmon dish served with spinach and Parmesan cheese, perfect over pasta or rice.
Author:Nicole Grace
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound salmon fillets, skinless
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cooked pasta or rice, for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Add the salmon to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently fold it into the creamy sauce.
Serve the salmon florentine over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk or a dairy-free alternative.
Add sun-dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts for extra flavor and texture.