Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms

🐟 Mediterranean Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms

🍽️ Serves: 4

⏱️ Total Time: 30 minutes

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🌿 Ingredients

For the Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or use more olive oil)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning

For the Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)

• 3 cups fresh baby spinach

• ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (for creaminess)

• ¼ cup milk or vegetable broth (to thin sauce slightly)

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for richer flavor)

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

• Juice and zest of ½ lemon

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil

• Salt and black pepper to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Salmon:

   • Pat the salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.

   • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

   • Place the salmon skin-side down first, and sear for about 4–5 minutes.

   • Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until just cooked through.

   • Remove from the pan and set aside.

2. Sauté the Vegetables:

   • In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil.

   • Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

   • Add the mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and golden.

   • Add the spinach and stir until wilted.

3. Make the Creamy Mediterranean Sauce:

   • Lower the heat to medium-low.

   • In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, milk (or broth), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan (if using).

   • Stir the mixture into the pan with the mushrooms and spinach.

   • Heat gently for 1–2 minutes — do not boil, or the yogurt may curdle.

   • Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a pinch of oregano.

4. Combine Everything:

   • Return the salmon fillets to the pan and spoon the creamy sauce over them.

   • Let them warm through for 2 minutes on low heat.

5. Finish and Serve:

   • Garnish with fresh parsley, basil, or a drizzle of olive oil.

   • Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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🍋 Serving Suggestions

Pair this healthy dish with:

• Mediterranean brown rice pilaf or quinoa with herbs

• Whole-grain couscous with olive oil and lemon

• Roasted vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, or eggplant)

• A simple Greek salad with cucumber, tomato, and feta

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💡 Tips

• You can substitute salmon with sea bass, cod, or trout.

• For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or capers to the sauce.

• If you’re dairy-free, replace Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and skip Parmesan.