Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms

Instructions

1. Season & sear the salmon

1. Pat salmon dry and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a skillet.
3. Cook salmon 3–4 minutes per side until golden and almost cooked through.
4. Remove and set aside.

2. Make the creamy garlic butter sauce

1. In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter.
2. Sauté onions for 1–2 minutes (optional).
3. Add mushrooms and cook until softened.
4. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
5. Pour in broth + cream. Stir.
6. Add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
7. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Add spinach and let it wilt.

3. Bring it all together

1. Return salmon to the skillet.
2. Spoon sauce over the top.
3. Add lemon juice and simmer 2 minutes, or until salmon is fully cooked and sauce is creamy.

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What to serve with it

✨ Mashed potatoes
✨ Buttered noodles
✨ Rice or orzo
✨ Roasted veggies
✨ Garlic bread (amazing for dipping the sauce!)

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