Seared Salmon with Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Sauce

Summary

In this video, you'll learn to make a delicious and easy one-pan Seared Salmon with a creamy spinach and mushroom sauce. The recipe takes under 30 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights. It starts with seasoning fresh salmon fillets and searing them until crispy, then cooking garlic, onion, mushrooms, and spinach in the flavorful salmon drippings. A touch of white wine, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt creates a rich, creamy sauce. The salmon is then added back into the pan for a final touch of heat before serving. The dish is garnished with lemon and parsley, delivering a perfect blend of flavors.

Takeaways

• 😀 This recipe is for Seared Salmon with a creamy spinach & mushroom sauce, a healthy and flavorful dish ready in under 30 minutes.
• 😀 The recipe is quick and perfect for busy weeknights when you need a delicious, easy-to-make meal.
• 😀 Start by preparing the ingredients: mince 2 garlic cloves, dice 1 small onion, and thinly slice 8 button mushrooms.
• 😀 Season the fresh salmon fillets with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper before cooking.
• 😀 Use a medium-high heat with extra virgin Spanish olive oil to sear the salmon fillets, pressing them down to get a nice sear.
• 😀 Cook the salmon fillets for about 6 minutes in total, flipping them after 3 minutes and searing the sides for 30 seconds.
• 😀 Keep the salmon hot by covering it with foil after removing it from the pan.
• 😀 In the same pan, cook minced garlic and diced onion in the rendered fat from the salmon to build flavor.
• 😀 Add sliced mushrooms to the pan and season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper after 3 minutes.
• 😀 Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup of white wine and 1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, then add 2 cups of spinach and cook until wilted.
• 😀 Stir in 1/2 cup of room-temperature Greek yogurt and mix everything together for a creamy sauce.
• 😀 Return the salmon fillets to the pan, cook on low heat for 5 minutes, and serve directly from the pan with lemon slices and chopped parsley.
• 😀 The dish combines perfectly cooked salmon with a creamy, flavorful sauce that features spinach, mushrooms, and Greek yogurt, creating a harmonious flavor combination.

Q & A

What makes this Seared Salmon with Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Sauce dish special?

This dish is special because it’s packed with healthy fats, loaded with flavor, and can be made in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

How do you prepare the ingredients for this recipe?

You start by finely mincing 2 cloves of garlic, dicing 1 small onion, and thinly slicing 8 button mushrooms, which have already been washed and have their stems removed.

How should the salmon fillets be seasoned before cooking?

Season the salmon fillets with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper before cooking.

What is the purpose of pressing down on the salmon fillets while searing?

Pressing down on the fillets ensures they get a nice, even sear, enhancing the texture and flavor of the salmon.

How long should the salmon fillets be cooked?

The salmon fillets should be cooked for 3 minutes on one side, flipped for another 3 minutes, and then cooked for about 30 seconds on their sides before being removed from the pan.

Why is foil used after searing the salmon?

The foil is used to cover the salmon and keep it hot while you prepare the sauce, maintaining its warmth and juiciness.

What ingredients are added to the pan after cooking the salmon?

After removing the salmon, you add minced garlic, diced onion, and the rendered fat from the salmon to the pan, which adds flavor to the sauce.

What’s the significance of adding white wine and lemon juice to the pan?

The white wine and lemon juice help to deglaze the pan, lifting the flavorful bits left from the salmon and adding depth to the sauce.

When do you add the spinach, and how long should it cook?

You add 2 cups of spinach once the wine and lemon juice have been incorporated, and cook for about 2 minutes, until the spinach wilts.

What is the role of Greek yogurt in the sauce?

Greek yogurt is added to the sauce to provide a creamy texture, balancing the flavors and adding richness.

How do you finish the dish before serving?

After adding the Greek yogurt, the salmon fillets are returned to the pan, heated on low for about 5 minutes, and then the dish is served directly from the pan, garnished with lemon slices and freshly chopped parsley.

What does the final dish taste like?

The final dish is flavorful, with perfectly cooked salmon and a creamy, savory sauce that combines the richness of the spinach and mushrooms, creating a harmonious taste.