Creamy Salmon Florentine with Spinach and Mushrooms

✅️ Creamy Salmon Florentine with Spinach & Mushrooms

A rich, comforting dish where tender salmon meets a velvety Parmesan cream sauce filled with fresh spinach and savory mushrooms. Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for a weeknight. 🧄🧀🐟

🕒 Quick Details

◾️Prep Time: 15 minutes

◾️Cook Time: 25 minutes

◾️Total Time: 40 minutes

🔹️Servings: 4

🧂 Ingredients:

◾️4 salmon fillets

◾️2 tbsp olive oil

◾️Salt & pepper to taste

◾️1 onion, finely chopped

◾️3 cloves garlic, minced

◾️1 cup heavy cream

◾️½ cup chicken broth

◾️½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

◾️4 cups fresh spinach

◾️1 cup sliced mushrooms

◾️¼ tsp ground nutmeg

◾️Juice of 1 lemon

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

↪️1. Prep the salmon:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season salmon with salt and pepper.

↪️2. Sear the salmon:

In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Sear salmon skin-side up for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden. Remove and set aside.

↪️3. Build the sauce:

In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes.

Add mushrooms and cook for another 3–4 minutes until softened.

↪️4. Simmer the cream:

Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.

Cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

↪️5. Add flavor:

Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes, until wilted.

↪️6. Finish in the oven:

Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top.

Transfer to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and sauce is bubbling.

🍽️ To Serve:

Serve hot with a side of garlic mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce. Top with extra Parmesan if desired.