Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Garlic Butter Salmon served on a bed of sautéed spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy.
- Carefully flip the salmon fillets and add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, basting the salmon with the melted garlic butter.
- Once the salmon is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F), remove it from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the fresh spinach and lemon juice. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Serve the salmon on a bed of sautéed spinach, drizzling any remaining garlic butter from the skillet over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the salmon before cooking for a spicy kick.
- You can substitute the spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with spinach
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg