Salmon with Cream Cheese Spinach Garlic
Elevate your dinner with this decadent Salmon with Cream Cheese, Spinach, and Garlic recipe—a perfect combination of rich flavors and creamy textures. Succulent salmon fillets are seasoned to perfection and topped with a luxurious spinach garlic cream sauce made with tangy cream cheese, heavy cream, and a hint of zesty lemon. The vibrant spinach adds a fresh, earthy balance to the creamy topping, while garlic infuses the dish with aromatic depth. Baked to tender perfection, this salmon dish makes for an impressive yet approachable meal that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or buttery mashed potatoes for a restaurant-quality experience at home. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both gluten-free and irresistibly flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
Season the salmon fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika on all sides. Place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of butter, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
Gently fold the cooked spinach into the cream cheese mixture. Remove from heat.
Spoon the spinach and cream cheese mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, paired with your favorite side dish, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.4 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 862 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2% | |
*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.
