I love pan searing Salmon because it gives it such a delicious crisp and if made right, just cooked perfectly in the center. This Pan Seared Salmon with Spinach and Mushrooms also comes with veggies on the side so you don't have to worry about making additional side dishes!
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This dish is not only delicious but also healthy and diet friendly for you! It's also a paleo salmon dish and a keto salmon dish too!
Salmon - This fish has got some super impressive health benefits! It’s rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, high in Vitamin B, and a great source of Potassium just to name a few.
Mushrooms – Mushrooms contain B vitamins as well as an antioxidant called selenium, which helps to support the immune system and prevent damage to cells and tissues. Now, specific mushrooms have different health benefits, but that's pretty much true for all of them.
Spinach – There’ a reason Popeye ate so much spinach… it’s super healthy for you! It’s low in calories, while being an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B6.
This dish is also very diet friendly! It's gluten free, paleo, and keto. If you're on a keto diet, and love salmon, you may also want to check out my article where I gathered over 100 delicious low carb / keto salmon recipes !
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 6 oz spinach fresh
- Salt and pepper, as desired
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron or large skillet on medium-high heat.

When the oil is hot, add salmon fillets to pan. Sear for about 4 minutes on medium-high heat. Flip the salmon fillets to the other side. Season with salt, and then let it cook for another 4 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.

Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, and mushrooms. Cook stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.

Add spinach to pan. If too much to add in the beginning, add it in batches.

Cook stirring occasionally until wilted, which only takes about 1 minute. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Sometimes if I'm worried that the Salmon cooled down too much, I dump it back for a second in the pan to warm up before serving.

Remove from heat, and serve with pan seared salmon.



Pan Seared Salmon with Spinach and Mushrooms

This Pan-Seared Salmon with Spinach and Mushrooms is your go-to recipe for a delicious and effortless weeknight meal. The simple technique of pan-searing ensures perfectly cooked salmon with a satisfyingly crispy edge, paired with nutrient-rich spinach and earthy mushrooms. Naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for paleo and keto diets, this dish proves that healthy eating can be both easy and incredibly tasty.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 6 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper, as desired
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the salmon fillets in the hot pan, skin-side down if they have skin. Sear for approximately 4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Flip the salmon fillets to the other side. Season generously with salt and continue to cook for another 4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and have released their liquid.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. If the pan is crowded, add the spinach in batches, allowing each batch to wilt slightly before adding more.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is completely wilted, which should only take about 1 minute. Season the spinach and mushroom mixture with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- If you are concerned that the salmon has cooled down too much while you were cooking the vegetables, you can briefly return it to the skillet for a few seconds to warm it through before serving.
- Serve the pan-seared salmon immediately over the bed of seasoned spinach and mushrooms.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
¼ of the whole dishAmount Per Serving: Calories: 327Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 179mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 28g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.
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More Delicious and Easy Salmon Recipes
- If you're looking for something super easy and delicious try this Salmon With Green Onions, Garlic, and Soy Sauce - you can literally pan fry, air fry, steam or even microwave!
- Another yummy way to make salmon is to stir fry it! If you like stir fries check out this Salmon Stir Fry with Vegetables recipe!
- Have you ever tried pan fried miso salmon? If not I recommend you check it out - the miso adds a umami tasty flavor to the fish!
- Don't forget you can always make a whole meal with fried rice! For example this salmon fried rice - it's easy and delicious!
Keisha
Sunday 10th of November 2024
I don't have fresh spinach.can I use the 50/50 salad blend?or canned?
TinaTsai
Sunday 10th of November 2024
You sure can use salad blend. I wouldn't recommend canned spinach tho. Hope you enjoy!
Jacquie
Saturday 29th of January 2022
This salmon recipe was a beautiful dish,,,ticks all above delicious 😋 Thank you for sharing xx
Duncan Edwards
Wednesday 28th of July 2021
We have made this tasty dish and without a dout it was delicious and oh!flavourful😛
TinaTsai
Wednesday 28th of July 2021
Awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :D
Donny
Monday 5th of October 2020
I'm always looking for new, easy salmon recipes so thank you for this!
Megan Stevens
Saturday 3rd of October 2020
This is such a perfect dinner, so similar to how my mom cooked growing up. Love the salmon seared! Love the veggies too. :)