Quick Creamy Spinach & Pan-Seared Salmon

Looking for something light but still boujee enough to plate like a pro?

This creamy spinach and pan-seared salmon dish is quick, satisfying, and makes you feel like you’ve got your life together, even if you’re cooking in your bonnet.

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Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavour—this one’s giving soft life energy without the stress.

It’s the kind of meal that looks like you tried… but took you less than 30 minutes.

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Serves: 2 | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets

• 200g fresh spinach

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp vegan butter)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 150ml dairy-free cream (I used oat cream)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• A pinch of nutmeg or chilli flakes (optional)

• Lemon wedges, to serve

• Microgreens or edible flowers, to garnish (optional but gorgeous for plating)

METHOD

1. Prep the Salmon:
   Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Seasoning Tip:
   While simple salt and pepper work beautifully, feel free to season your salmon however you like! Try paprika, garlic granules, dried herbs, or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavour. Make it your own.

3. Pan-Sear:
   Heat olive oil (or oil + butter) in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 2–3 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

4. Creamy Spinach:
   In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted (1–2 minutes). Pour in dairy-free cream and Dijon mustard. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg or chilli flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until creamy.

5. Plating:
   Spoon creamy spinach onto the plate, top with salmon, and garnish with lemon wedges and microgreens.

Serve With:

• This dish is delicious as is, but you can serve it with roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, or a light green salad if you fancy something extra.

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🔍 Tips & Twists

• While salt and pepper are a classic, feel free to season your salmon however you like! Try paprika, garlic granules, or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavour—make it your own.

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