Creamy Stove Top Salmon with Spinach
This no-bake stove top salmon dish combines tender, flaky salmon with vibrant spinach, sweet onions, and juicy tomatoes. Sautéed in garlic butter and finished with a creamy Greek yogurt sauce enriched with asiago cheese, each bite delivers a punch of flavor. Quick and easy, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels gourmet.
ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 2.
Add the sliced onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4.
Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until cooked through.
- 5.
Remove the salmon and set aside.
- 6.
In the same skillet, add the spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- 7.
In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, asiago cheese, and milk until smooth.
- 8.
Pour the yogurt mixture into the skillet with the spinach and tomatoes, stirring to combine. Heat gently until warmed through.
- 9.
Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top.
- 10.
Serve hot with lemon wedges for a fresh squeeze of flavor.
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