Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce

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The WW Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce is a satisfying meal. This dish contains two grams of fiber and 340 calories per serving. Takes 30 minutes to prepare this dish. We made a meal with salmon fillets, butter, cooking spray, garlic, mushrooms, spinach, chicken broth, cream cheese, fat-free milk, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, spices, parsley, and lemon juice. Pair this recipe with cucumber tomato salad, cauliflower rice, garlic green beans, roasted baby potatoes, or quinoa. Include this WW Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce in the container and store for three days.

STATS:

  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 salmon fillet with creamy spinach and mushrooms
  • Cooking time: 20 minutes
  • Calories: 340 kcal
  • Serving: 4
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tongs
  • Small bowl
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Paper towels

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 skinless salmon fillets
  • One tsp light butter
  • Cooking spray
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • Half tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Quarter tsp black pepper
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • Half cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 ounces softened light cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Half cup unsweetened fat-free milk
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SALMON:

  • It gives a rich taste and tender texture to the recipe. Salmon contains healthy fats that make the meal delicious. You may use haddock, pollock, or trout as per your choice.

LOW-SODIUM CHICKEN BROTH:

  • This broth gives a savory taste and low sodium to the recipe. It thins the cream cheese and milk to make a smooth consistency. You may use regular chicken broth as another option.

LIGHT CREAM CHEESE:

  • It gives a smooth and creamy sauce in the recipe. Cream cheese keeps the recipe lighter than the traditional cream sauce. You may use fat-free Greek yogurt as a substitute.

FAT-FREE MILK:

  • This milk gives creaminess without adding heavy cream. It makes enough sauce to coat the mushrooms & spinach. Include unsweetened almond milk as a replacement.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, dry the salmon fillets with paper towels.
  2. Coat both sides of the fillets with paprika, salt, and black pepper, then put them aside.
  3. Warm the skillet on medium flame and coat with cooking spray.
  4. Melt half a tsp of butter and cook salmon in the skillet for five minutes on the first side.
  5. Flip the salmon to cook the second side for four minutes, then put it on the clean plate.
  6. Spray the skillet & melt half tsp light butter to cook mushrooms for five minutes.
  7. Then cook garlic for 60 seconds and pour half cup chicken broth on low flame.
  8. Include softened cream cheese, fat-free milk, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning, then stir till the cheese melts.
  9. Cook baby spinach for a few minutes and stir in lemon juice and adjust the spices by adding salt and pepper.
  10. Keep the flame low and add salmon fillets back in the skillet.
  11. Spoon some of the creamy spinach and mushroom sauce on the fillet.
  12. Simmer the salmon gently in the sauce for two minutes, then remove the skillet from the flame.
  13. Sprinkle chopped parsley on the salmon and squeeze some lemon juice, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Lemon Roasted Zucchini
  • Steamed Cauliflower

SALADS:

  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Garden Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Arugula Salad
  • Cucumber Spinach Salad

GRAIN SIDES:

  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Brown Rice
  • Wild Rice
  • Quinoa
  • Lemon Herb Couscous

POTATO SIDES:

  • Roasted Baby Potatoes
  • Air-Fryer Potato Wedges
  • Mashed Cauliflower
  • Herb Roasted Potatoes

BREAD SIDES:

  • Whole Wheat Toast
  • Multigrain Bread
  • Whole Wheat Dinner Roll
  • Garlic Whole Wheat Toast

TIPS:

  • Dry the salmon properly because it cooks better and gives a nice surface in the skillet.
  • Avoid cooking the salmon too much for better results in the recipe.
  • Include softened cream cheese as it melts nicely in the sauce and avoids lumps.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Include the dish in a container and store for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the meal in a container for two months.

FAQs:

Can I include regular chicken broth in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add it, but low-sodium chicken broth keeps the recipe light.

Is heavy cream good to include in this dish?

  • Yes, but it will make the meal richer and increase the calories. Use light cream cheese to make a lighter sauce.

Can I exclude mushrooms from this recipe?

  • Yes, you may replace the mushrooms with extra spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers as per your preference.

Is this recipe nut-free?

  • Yes, there are no nut ingredients included in this meal.

Can I use chicken instead of salmon?

  • Yes, you may replace salmon with boneless chicken breasts as per your choice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 2.0 mg

Total carbs: 9 g

Vitamin A: 5,600 IU

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 120 mg

Protein: 32 g

Sodium: 560 mg

Calories: 340 kcal

Net carbs: 7 g

Potassium: 780 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 5 Points