Heart-Healthy Salmon with Cream Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Heart-Healthy Salmon with Cream Sauce recipe—an easy, delicious, and nutritious dish that's ready in just 35 minutes! Juicy, pan-seared salmon fillets are paired with a luscious, guilt-free creamy sauce made from low-fat Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and tangy Dijon mustard, offering a burst of flavor without the extra calories. This dish is complemented by a bed of tender wilted spinach for a complete and wholesome meal. Perfect for health-conscious diners, this recipe highlights omega-3-rich salmon and is cooked with heart-healthy olive oil, making it a nourishing option for any occasion. It's a simple, one-skillet masterpiece that brings gourmet vibes to your table while keeping prep and cleanup minimal. Whether you're meal-prepping or treating yourself to a fresh and flavorful feast, this salmon recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 4-ounce fillets salmon fillets, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups baby spinach
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season them lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Place the salmon fillets into the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the lemon juice and let it simmer for about 1 minute.
Stir in the Greek yogurt and dijon mustard until smooth, creating a creamy sauce.
Add the chopped dill to the sauce, season with the remaining salt and pepper, and stir well.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Allow them to reheat for about 2 minutes.
In a separate pan, wilt the baby spinach over low heat with a splash of water, stirring occasionally.
Serve the salmon fillets topped with the creamy sauce alongside a bed of wilted spinach.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1535 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 52.4 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.7 mcg | 63% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
