🐟 Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Mediterranean Sauce
⭐ One-pan • Low-carb • High-protein • 20 minutes
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Salmon
4 salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper to taste
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
For the Creamy Mediterranean Sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
4–5 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional but very Mediterranean)
1 cup evaporated milk or ½ cup cream + ½ cup milk
¼ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp chili flakes
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp grated parmesan (optional but delicious)
Juice of ½ lemon
Garnish
Fresh parsley
Lemon slices
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare and Sear the Salmon
Season salmon with paprika, oregano, garlic powder, pepper, and a little salt.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a pan.
Sear salmon skin-side down first, 3–4 minutes.
Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Mediterranean Creamy Sauce
In the same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter.
Add garlic and onion — sauté until fragrant.
Add mushrooms and cook until golden.
Add cherry tomatoes (if using).
Add spinach and let it wilt.
3. Add Cream Base
Pour in evaporated milk (or cream + milk).
Add broth, oregano, basil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in parmesan and lemon juice.
4. Return Salmon to Pan
Nestle the salmon into the creamy sauce.
Spoon the sauce over the salmon.
Let simmer on low for 2 minutes so flavors combine.
🍽️ Serve With
Brown rice
Quinoa
Whole-grain pasta
Couscous
Roasted vegetables
Cauliflower mash (low-carb)
🌿 Why This Recipe Is Mediterranean
Olive oil as the primary fat
Fresh herbs + lemon
Lots of vegetables (spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes)
Lightened creamy base
Low inflammatory ingredients
