Spinach Artichoke Skillet Salmon
Spinach Artichoke Skillet Salmon. It’s cold and it’s January so cozy salmon dishes are on the top of the list to make. And this one is not just cozy, it’s delicious and EASY. Does it get any better?! I mean it’s basically spinach artichoke dip in a skillet but with crispy seared and baked salmon filets. Just everything you need for a feel-good, cozy dinner all in one skillet. It’s like really really good and kind of our new obsession when it comes to salmon recipes!
This is the week of comfy and cozy foods. I mean, first of all who doesn’t love spinach artichoke dip?! Then throw in some buttery and crispy salmon filets all in one big skillet. Not to mention there’s plenty of crispy fried sage leaves, cream cheese, and parmesan. Definitely cozy, totally delicious.
We were inspired to make this salmon after our New Years Day party. For the first time in like forever, we made a spinach artichoke dip. Let’s just say that dip was gone pretty quickly, so needless to say it was totally a winner. So, why not recreate it in a creamy skillet salmon dish.
Bonus?! It’s super easy. An easy skillet dish is always a good idea. Especially on a cold weeknight in January. But I guess you can say spinach artichoke is our new favorite January combo. We’re definitely a little addicted at the moment!
Ingredients
3 - 4 salmon filets; skinned removed
salt and pepper
paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 shallot; chopped
1 garlic clove; chopped
3 tablespoons fresh sage; chopped
1/4 teaspoon or more red pepper flakes
1 cup half and half
4 ounces cream cheese; torn into pieces
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
10 ounces fresh baby spinach
14 ounce can artichoke quarters; drained and chopped
juice of 1 lemon
Directions
Sprinkle the salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika. In a large cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the salmon and cook for 3 minutes. Carefully remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the shallots and garlic. After a few minutes add the sage and cook until browned. Add the red pepper flakes, half and half, and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Add the parmesan, spinach, and artichokes. Cook until spinach has wilted. Stir in the lemon juice.
Transfer the salmon back to the skillet with the sauce. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 10 - 15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
