Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon with Spinach

How to make it

1. 1

   Pat the salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil, if desired, for searing. Sear the salmon, skin side down first, for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, melt the softened cream cheese over medium heat. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted down, about 2 to 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in the fresh lemon juice and half of the lemon zest. Return the cooked salmon to the skillet, nestling it into the creamy spinach sauce. Warm through for another minute, then sprinkle with the remaining lemon zest before serving immediately.