Salmon Rolled in Butter and Spinach is a beautiful way to turn a salmon fillet into an impressive dinner. A large salmon fillet is opened, seasoned, spread with softened butter, and rolled into a cylinder before being sliced into individual portions. The salmon rolls are then browned in a skillet and finished in a creamy spinach sauce with onion, garlic, parsley, and lemon.
The rolling technique gives each serving an attractive presentation while also allowing the salmon to cook with plenty of buttery flavor. After the salmon is browned, the same skillet is used to build the sauce, combining tender spinach, garlic, onion, and heavy cream with the flavorful bits left behind from the salmon.
Fresh lemon adds a bright finish to the rich butter and cream sauce, while parsley provides a touch of freshness. The result is a comforting salmon dinner that feels special enough for guests but is still made in one skillet.
Serve the salmon rolls with rice, roasted potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy spinach sauce. If you’re looking for a different way to prepare salmon, this recipe offers both an attractive presentation and plenty of rich, savory flavor.
Salmon rolled in Butter and Spinach
Ingredients
- 2 lbs salmon fillet
- 1 Pinch salt
- 1 Pinch black Pepper
- 3 ½ oz butter Unsalted
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic Crushed
- 1 ½ oz spinach leaves
- ½ cup water
- 5 oz heavy cream
- to taste parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Start by removing the skin from the salmon fillet then cut the salmon by opening it.
- Season it with a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper and spread the unsalted softened butter all over it using a brush.
- Then roll it into a cylindrical shape, place this salmon roll in the freezer and let it chill for 10 minutes.
- After this time has passed, tie the salmon with the pieces of string and cut it into 6 equal slices.
- In a large skillet over medium to low heat, add the unsalted butter and stir until it is completely melted.
- Add the salmon slices we prepared and let them fry until golden brown.
- Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion chopped into small cubes, the crushed garlic cloves and fry them until golden brown.
- Add the spinach leaves, the water, the heavy cream, parsley to taste, the salt, a pinch of black pepper and mix everything together well to combine.
- Add the salmon we prepared earlier, and the lemon sliced into rounds.
- Cover the skillet and let everything cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve.
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