How To Cook Creamy Garlic Mushroom Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Sauce

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped 
  
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season the salmon fillets with paprika, salt and black pepper. 
   
   
   
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side untill golden and cooked through. Remove it from heat and set aside. 

   

   
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and saute garlic for 1 minute. 

   

   
   
4. Add mushrooms and cook it for 3-4 minutes untill tender. 

   

   
   
5. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook untill wilted. 

   

   
   
6. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer it for 3-4 minutes untill the sauce thickens slightly. 

   

   
   
7. Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the creamy mushroom sauce over the top. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through. 

   
   
8. Serve hot with your favourite side dish such as mashed potatoes or rice.