Garlic Parmesan Smothered Salmon with Creamy Spinach Sauce
Garlic Parmesan Smothered Salmon with Creamy Spinach Sauce
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, to taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, to taste
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, for browning salmon
For the Creamy Spinach Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter, for sautéing
- 1/4 cup white onion, diced
- 2 shallots, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, to taste
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Pat the salmon fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps achieve a crispier skin and better searing.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Drizzle the salmon fillets with avocado oil and rub to coat both sides evenly. Season both sides generously with Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, granulated garlic, onion powder, McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large oven-safe skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter is hot and shimmering, place the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin is present) into the pan. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until beautifully browned.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
Transfer the skillet with the browned salmon to the preheated oven. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
While the salmon bakes, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a separate medium pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and diced shallots and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Squeeze the garlic paste into the pot with the softened onions and shallots. Carefully pour any residual butter and seasonings from the salmon searing pan into the pot. Add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts completely, about 2 to 3 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Season the spinach mixture with Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, granulated garlic, onion powder, McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning to taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir well. Reduce the heat to low. Add the finely shredded Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
To serve, place the baked salmon fillets on plates. Spoon the creamy spinach sauce generously over each salmon fillet. Serve immediately, perhaps over a bed of rice as suggested.
⏱️ 2 min
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Garlic Parmesan Smothered Salmon with Creamy Spinach Sauce
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, to taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, to taste
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, for browning salmon
For the Creamy Spinach Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter, for sautéing
- 1/4 cup white onion, diced
- 2 shallots, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, to taste
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Pat the salmon fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps achieve a crispier skin and better searing.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Drizzle the salmon fillets with avocado oil and rub to coat both sides evenly. Season both sides generously with Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, granulated garlic, onion powder, McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large oven-safe skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter is hot and shimmering, place the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin is present) into the pan. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until beautifully browned.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
Transfer the skillet with the browned salmon to the preheated oven. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
While the salmon bakes, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a separate medium pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and diced shallots and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Squeeze the garlic paste into the pot with the softened onions and shallots. Carefully pour any residual butter and seasonings from the salmon searing pan into the pot. Add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts completely, about 2 to 3 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Season the spinach mixture with Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, granulated garlic, onion powder, McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning to taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir well. Reduce the heat to low. Add the finely shredded Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
To serve, place the baked salmon fillets on plates. Spoon the creamy spinach sauce generously over each salmon fillet. Serve immediately, perhaps over a bed of rice as suggested.
⏱️ 2 min