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Skillet-cooked salmon nestles into a delicious and creamy sauce that all cooks in one pan and can be on your table in less than 30 minutes. All the flavors of an indulgent Italian meal converge in this healthy, convenient, and easy salmon dinner. 

Prep: 10 minsCook: 15 minsTotal: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (4-5 ounces each)
  • Fine salt and black pepper
  • Nonstick cooking spray 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about ¼ cup)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke heart quarters, drained and cut in half
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained*, cut into strips
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (5-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
  • 1 ½ cups half and half** 
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Fresh lemon wedges (for serving) 

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat; mist with non-stick cooking spray. When the skillet is hot, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil, swirling the pan to coat. 
  3. When the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet with the skin-side up. Cook, undisturbed, for 4 minutes. Then, use a spatula to carefully flip each fillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon to a clean plate and set aside. 
  4. To the same skillet, add remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil, reduce heat to medium and swirl the pan to coat. 
  5. Add shallot and cook for 1-2 minutes or until they start to soften, stirring frequently. 
  6. Add the artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, and garlic. Continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. 
  7. Add the spinach to the pan. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spinach starts to wilt.
  8. Stir in the half and half and paprika. Allow mixture to come to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper and stir. 
  9. Add salmon fillets back to the skillet and remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle with basil and red pepper flakes. Serve with lemon wedges. 

Notes

*If using sun-dried tomatoes that are not packed in oil (i.e. dry), slice them and then soak them in boiling water for 10 minutes to soften; drain before using

** For dairy-free, substitute 1 1/2 cups plain, unsweetened non-dairy creamer

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 392
  • Fat: 25 g
  • (Sat Fat: 7 g)
  • Sodium: 406 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 13 g
  • (Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 3 g)
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 98 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessica Beacom