Pan-Seared Salmon with a Creamy Florentine Sauce

 Pan-Seared Salmon with a Creamy Florentine Sauce



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Ingredients:


For the Salmon:


4 salmon fillets, skin on or off

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil


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For the Creamy Florentine Sauce:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

Salt and black pepper to taste


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Directions:

Prepare the Salmon:


Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down if the skin is on. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Florentine Sauce:


In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it begins to thicken. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, lemon juice, and dried Italian herbs. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve:


Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the creamy Florentine sauce over the top. Let the salmon warm in the sauce for a minute or two.

Serve the Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Florentine Sauce hot, with the sauce generously spooned over each fillet. This dish pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad. Garnish with extra lemon wedges for added zest.

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