EASY CREAMY SALMON FLORENTINE

 Ingredients:

 For the Salmon:
4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
 For the Creamy Florentine Sauce:
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

 Directions:

 Cook the Salmon:
Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from the pan and set aside.

 Make the Florentine Sauce:
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and let simmer for 2 minutes.
Add fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes (if using), cooking until the spinach wilts.

 Combine and Serve:
Return the salmon fillets to the pan, spooning some sauce over the top. Let simmer for 2 minutes to heat through.
Serve hot with your favorite sides.

 Preparation time: 10 minutes
 Cooking time: 15 minutes
 Total time: 25 minutes
 Calories: ~550 kcal per serving
 Servings: 4