Here’s a restaurant-worthy Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce recipe — rich, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. ✨

 Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce

Ingredients

For the Salmon

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each, skin on or off)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Creamy Sauce

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
• 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp dried Italian herbs (or oregano + thyme)
• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for freshness)

Instructions

1. Cook the Salmon

1. Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear salmon, skin-side down first, for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through.
4. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.

2. Make the Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce

1. In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter.
2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
3. Add mushrooms and cook until golden and softened (5–6 minutes).
4. Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted.
5. Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian herbs, and chili flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

3. Combine and Serve

1. Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over the fillets.
2. Simmer for another 2 minutes so flavors meld.
3. Serve hot with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

 Tips & Variations

• Use half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter sauce.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes for a Mediterranean twist.
• For extra crispiness, finish salmon under the broiler for 1–2 minutes.