Creamy Spinach and Red Pepper Salmon and Parmesan
A delightful dish combining rich flavors and vibrant colors, featuring creamy spinach sauce and perfectly cooked salmon fillets.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 fillets salmon fillets, skin on (about 1 lb.) Fresh and glistening, ready to cook.
- 1 tbsp olive oil Rich and fragrant.
- 1 tbsp butter Creamy and luscious.
- 3 cloves garlic, finely diced Adding aromatic warmth.
- 4 oz roasted red peppers, diced Vibrant and sweet.
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach Crisp and green.
- 1/2 cup Half & Half or heavy cream Silky smooth.
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Sharp and nutty.
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Or to taste for a subtle kick.
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley Fresh and bright.
- to taste Salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the salmon fillets with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, flesh-side down first. Cook for 5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Sauté for about a minute.
- Stir in roasted red peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and let it wilt.
- Lower the heat, pour in Half & Half and add Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, parsley, and season to taste.
- Gently stir and bring to a simmer.
- Return cooked salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over the fillets.
Serving
- Serve over pasta, rice, or alongside steamed vegetables.
Notes
Use fresh salmon for best flavor. Adjust red pepper flakes to your liking. Pair with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.