Salmon Florentine

You don't need to go to Florence, Italy to enjoy this FAST and EASY Italian-inspired salmon recipe at home! Tender flaky salmon is bathed in a decadent cream sauce made with heavy cream, wine, Parmesan cheese, and more! Fresh spinach and mushrooms add extra texture and flavor to this super flavorful fish dish!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 4 salmon filets (6 to 8 ounces each* (See Notes))
• 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms (white mushrooms may be substituted)
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as chardonnay, pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc; or sub with good quality chicken broth)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
• 2 cups fresh spinach (or to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• Red pepper flakes (optional for garnishing)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (such as cast iron), add half the olive oil, salmon (skin side down if it has skin), and sear over medium heat for about 4 minutes (no skin) and 6 minutes (with skin) or until the salmon forms a nice little crust.
2. 2Flip it and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until cooked through and as done as desired; remove it from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Tip - Do not overcook it. The salmon will also continue to cook from the internal heat and carryover cooking even after you remove it from the skillet so take this into account.
3. 3Add the remaining oil, mushrooms, and cook for about 4 minutes or until they're beginning to soften; stir frequently.
4. 4Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant; stir nearly constantly.
5. 5Add the heavy cream, wine, lemon juice, Parmesan, and simmer for 3 minutes; stir intermittently.
6. 6Optionally add the butter and allow it to melt (recommended because it adds great richness) and add the salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
7. 7Add the spinach, turn the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and allow the spinach to wilt, about 3 minutes.
8. 8Optionally sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve immediately. Salmon is best warm and fresh but extra will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months; reheat gently and slowly to avoid breaking the cream sauce.