Creamy Salmon Vegetable Medley -

I’m a huge fan of grilling salmon filets, but when Texas weather has you cooped up indoors, it’s nice to have a backup recipe! If you’re looking for a delicious new recipe for your next salmon dinner, I have one you’ll love! It’s a light, flavorful cream sauce full of my favorite vegetables, poured over a bed of pasta and salmon filet. This creamy salmon vegetable medley may just be your favorite meal yet!

creamy salmon and vegetable medley sauce on penne pasta

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Ingredients:

4 salmon filets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic, minced
3 tbsp butter
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped spinach
1/2 lemon

Preparation:

Boil your pasta of choice while you prepare your salmon and cream sauce.
In a large pan, heat oil on medium.
season your filets with salt and pepper, then place in the pan. Sear each side for roughly 2-3 minutes. Your filet thickness will determine cook time, but be careful not to overcook.
Remove filets and set aside.
In the same pan, add in butter nad garlic. Saute for a minute before adding tomatoes and mushrooms.
Saute vegetables for several minutes, then add in spinach and cream.
turn heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add in parmesan cheese, and stir occasionally as sauce thickens slightly.
Return your filets to the pan to heat for 1-2 minutes.
Squeeze lemon into the sauce or slice lemon and place as a garnish.
Serve on a bed of pasta (or rice) and coat generously with your creamy vegetable sauce.

salmon filets in cream and creamy vegetable sauce

Salmon Health Benefits

S almon is incredibly healthy and worth adding to your meal plan. It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids, supporting:

lower blood pressure
reduced inflammation
reduced risks of certain cancers

You’ll also benefit from salmon’s protein source, B vitamins, and potassium which helps lower your risk of stroke. A reduced risk of heart disease in another great reason to add more salmon to your diet.