Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (skin-on preferred for flavor and health benefits)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup coconut milk
2 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for serving
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then place the salmon skin side down and cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until done. Remove the salmon and set it aside.
2-Add the butter, shallot, and garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, coconut milk, and cream cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Simmer while stirring until the mixture turns smooth and creamy.
3-Add the parmesan cheese and spinach to the sauce, cooking until the spinach wilts, which takes about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, and chives, then remove from heat.
4-Return the salmon to the skillet and coat it with the sauce. Serve each fillet topped with extra chives and pair with sides like crusty bread or roasted asparagus for a full meal.
Last Step:
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๐ง Cooking salmon with skin on crisps it up nicely and retains healthy oils.
๐ฅฅ Coconut milk adds creaminess without overpowering coconut flavor, a lighter alternative to heavy cream.
๐ Fresh herbs and lemon juice brighten the sauce and add vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 619 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
