Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms

Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms

*Flaky, buttery salmon nestled in a bed of garlicky sautéed spinach and mushrooms — a restaurant-quality meal ready in 20 minutes!*

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📝 Ingredients

For the Salmon:

• 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Garlic Butter Spinach & Mushrooms:

• 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced

• 3 cups fresh spinach

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• Lemon wedges for serving

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon

1. Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Sear the Salmon

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Place salmon skin-side up (if using skin-on). Sear for 4–6 minutes until golden.

3. Flip, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 2–4 more minutes until cooked through.

4. Remove salmon and set aside.

3. Sauté Mushrooms & Spinach

1. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and cook until browned (~5 mins).

2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add spinach and toss until wilted (~2 mins).

4. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.

4. Serve

1. Return salmon to the skillet or plate the spinach-mushroom mixture first, then top with salmon.

2. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley.

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💡 Pro Tips

• Don’t overcrowd the pan to get a perfect sear on the salmon.

• Skin-on salmon yields crispier texture; skinless absorbs more garlic-butter flavor.

• Add cream to the spinach-mushroom mix for a richer sauce.

Serve with mashed potatoes, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce! 🍋🧄