This Easy to make Salmon Florentine is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender, juicy, and flaky salmon with a delicious creamy spinach sauce. A healthy salmon recipe that can be ready in just under 30 minutes.
A lightened up version of the classic Florentine dish using coconut cream instead of heavy cream. This healthy salmon florentine recipe is made with perfect pan-seared salmon on a bed of creamy mushroom and spinach sauce. So tasty, easy to make, and the perfect nutritious meal the whole family can enjoy. This creamy salmon florentine recipe is so comforting, dairy-free, paleo, and keto-friendly.
HOW TO MAKE SALMON FLORENTINE
- First, rinse the fish and pat dry with a paper towel, then place it into the prepared baking tray. Season with some salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add salmon, skin side up, and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, until golden.
- Gently flip the fillets on the other side, and continue to cook for 4-6 minutes, or until cooked through and skin is crispy. Once the salmon is done, set aside on a plate.
- Heat remaining oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Next, add mushrooms and cook until slightly golden brown and tender. Then add broth and coconut cream, season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until sauce is thickened, then stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
- Finally, return the salmon back to the pan, and spoon the creamy spinach and mushrooms on top. Serve hot and enjoy!
COOKING TIPS
- You may use whipping or heavy cream if you don’t have any coconut cream.
- Use frozen salmon if you cant get your hands of fresh salmon. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Any other fish works, white fish would make a great substitute.
- Don’t like fish? Try chicken, shrimp or scallops
STORAGE TIP
Store leftovers in a container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze in individual containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge the night before and reheat for 2 minutes in the microwave.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Florentine sauce made of
A Florentine sauce is typically made of butter, cream, and spinach. Often times served with chicken or fish. For our creamy salmon florentine, we used coconut cream for a lighter and dairy-free version and olive oil instead of butter.
What does Florentine mean
In the food world, Florentine is referred to an Italian style dish consisting of either chicken or fish served on a creamy spinach sauce which originated in the region of Florence Italy.
What to serve with Salmon Florentine
Dishes you can serve with Salmon florentine can be some pasta, Plain Basmati or brown rice, quinoa, more veggies, zoodles, or some potatoes. Also, here are some recipes to try it out with:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Hasselback Potatoes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
- Garlic Cauliflower Mash
- Brussel Sprouts
- Eggplant Zucchini Gratin
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Easy Salmon Florentine
Ingredients
- 4-5 Salmon Fillets skin on
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil divided
- 3 Large Garlic Cloves pressed
- 5 oz Fresh Spinach roughly chopped, about ¾ Cup
- 6 oz Button Mushrooms sliced, ¾ cup
- ¼ Cup Vegetable Broth
- ¾ Cup Coconut Cream
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the fish and pat dry with a paper towel, then place it into the prepared baking tray.
- Season with some salt and pepper.Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add salmon, skin side up, and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, until golden.
- Gently flip the fillets on the other side, and continue to cook for 4-6 minutes, or until cooked through and skin is crispy.
- Once the salmon is done, set aside on a plate.Heat remaining oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and cook until slightly golden brown and tender. Add broth and coconut cream, season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until sauce is thickened, then stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
- Return the salmon back to the pan, and spoon the creamy spinach and mushrooms on top. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Coconut cream is the Thai Kitchen coconut MILK in the can
- You may use heavy cream if you prefer it over coconut cream/milk
- It is best to use fresh spinach
- Use any other mushroom of choice. It is better to use fresh mushroom as opposed to mushroom in cans
Nutrition
lynn king says
what is the difference between themilk or the cream
Rena Awada says
you can use either or
Shawn says
This dish was absolutely phenomenal. I used Trader Joe’s coconut cream with the vegetable broth, and put it over cauliflower pasta. Added some cut up asparagus as well which was a delightful addition. Super delicious and definitely works as a nice addition to my anti inflammatory diet recipes. My wife who is a big pasta fan loved it and did not miss the heavy cream that the original Florentine recipe asks for. Thanks for sharing this.
Rena says
Thanks. We love this one so much too. So much flavor
Dionne R Showers says
This was SOO good and EASY! I had soft smoked salmon I needed to eat up so I used it for this dish. It wasn’t quite enough sauce for me so I added a little more cream and chicken stock. I think that is because I added a little more mushroom and added a sliced onion. Also my sauce wouldn’t thicken up so I added shredded and grated parmesan and it quickly thickened up. It came out tasting like a salmon dessert!! The smoked flavor was the cherry on top! The only thing I might have changed in the way I prepared it would be to add a little more spinach, 5oz wasn’t enough for me 🙂 Will definitely make this again and have shared it with friends and family.
Rena says
Yay! Thanks for the feedback!
Remie says
What are the nutrition facts per serving
Rena says
The values shown are per serving.
Shyla C Hernandez says
Can you use chicken stock instead of veggie stock? Thanks.
Rena says
Yes, you can.
Tammy says
This was a great dish! I too was looking for coconut cream but after another comment I realized it was Thai Kitchen coconut MILK .
It really was delicious and quick and easy!
Thank you!
Rena says
Yes! I should mention that on there! Thanks and I am glad you loved it.
IBT says
I have both Thai Kitchen coconut cream AND coconut milk, which one is better to use?
Rena says
I would go with Thai Kicthen
Lisi says
I made this dish with Tilapia, a mild white fish and it was delicious! I used different seasonings, one of which was tarragon and used half n half and no vege stock, after panfrying the fish, I placed it in a casserole dish, made the sauce, poured it over the fish and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Baked for about 20-30 min. My husband loved it , took leftovers to work and raved about it again. Will definitely make it again
Rena says
It tastes great with white fish! Thanks for the feedback.
Jalvie says
I used crema de coco “Goya” and it was very sweet. I have a feeling I used the wrong creme of coconut. What brand do you recommend?
JAlvie says
What kind or brand of coconut cream did you use? I used one that was sweet and I have a feeling it was the wrong one…my mushrooms taste like candy.
Rena says
Hey there. It shouldn’t be sweet. I always use Thai Kitchen brand