Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Salmon.
Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Salmon…with garlicky browned butter and fried sage. Think spinach and artichoke dip, but with the addition of buttery, flaky salmon. It’s all made in one skillet with healthy salmon, shallots, garlic, a touch of cream, parmesan cheese, plenty of fresh baby spinach, artichokes, and warming winter sage. Not only is this salmon easy and delicious, but it feels fancy too. And the best part? It comes together in under an hour and is equally great as both a weeknight dinner or for entertaining with family and friends this season.
Simple skillet dinners are my go-to right now. With December 25th quickly approaching things are busier than ever. This means I’m relying on easy dinners both for weeknights as well as for entertaining in the coming weeks. Last week I shared a creamy Tuscan inspired sun-dried tomato chicken and this week? Switching it up with salmon in a creamy spinach and artichoke sauce. Similar…ish, but different, and both so DELICIOUS.
This is what I am calling “winter” salmon. Personally, I always associate seafood with spring and summer. But I know many of you love to cook salmon throughout the winter months as well. So, I drew inspiration from everyone’s requests and created a cozy, creamy salmon that’s perfect for these snow-filled winter days.
And trust me, around here we have had some very snowy days and nights. As I mentioned in Sunday’s favorite’s post, our weekend was filled with snow and days inside cooking and baking. I happily spent Saturday with my litter sister, Asher, making gingerbread houses and sipping on steaming hot chocolate. Twas the perfect snowy December weekend.
With days like the ones we are having, warming recipes are just what we need…enter this salmon. It’s a good mix of comfort food paired with healthy fish and even some vegetables too.
So. Very. Balanced.
Making this salmon is easy, here is how.
I do bake this salmon, but I usually, like to start out by searing each filet in a super hot skillet to get a nice browned “crust”. I do this more for additional flavor and color. But I’ll be the first to tell you that if you don’t feel like messing up the stove, or simply don’t have the time, you can easily skip this step. Completely up to you.
Once the salmon is seasoned up and seared (if you choose), it’s onto the creamy spinach and artichoke sauce. This sauce is the heart of this recipe. It’s basically spinach and artichoke dip, just a little lighter and looser to be more like a sauce. The first step is the garlicky butter that also has shallots and sage. Besides finely chopping the garlic, I like to smash it down to infuse the butter with garlic flavor. But not overwhelm all the other flavors happening throughout this dish.
Once the garlic is caramelizing, toss in a handful of fresh sage and allow the sage to slowly fry up as the butter begins to brown. It’s a five minute or so process, but within those five minutes, your kitchen is going to smell amazing. Nothing is better than herby browned butter with hints of garlic.
Once the butter is browned, the garlic caramelized, and the sage fried.
Add in some cream, or canned coconut milk is what I normally use. Then add the cream cheese, and nutty manchego cheese. Whisk until creamy and toss in fresh spinach and marinated artichoke hearts. Remove from the heat, add the salmon, and transfer the dish to the oven to finish baking.
Ten minutes later the salmon should be cooked throughout, and the sauce bubbling up around each buttery piece, so GOOD.
Can you prepare this ahead of time?
You can! The number one question I seem to be getting is if recipes can be made in advance. So I kept that in mind when creating this recipe. If you want to prep the sauce and salmon ahead for entertaining, that’s easy to do. Just mix up the sauce, add the salmon, and keep the whole dish in the fridge until ready to bake. When you want to serve, just remove the dish from the fridge, let it come back to room temperature, then bake and enjoy.
This easy prep ahead step makes this a wonderful recipe to entertain with over the holidays. I know my cousins are already looking forward to giving this a try. They’re actually the ones who encouraged me to make this!
What shall you serve this with?
I recommend a pretty winter salad and crusty bread for scooping up extra artichoke sauce. If you want a heartier side dish, go for my favorite stacked potatoes. Something lighter? Steamed quinoa or cauliflower rice.
Keeping this recipe in my “back pocket” for the weeks ahead. It’s already a favorite of mine and my dad’s, and now I’m excited to share this with the rest of the family…very soon! And of course, if you need a quick Monday night dinner that feels comforting, but is still healthy-ish, this is that recipe.
If you make this creamy spinach and artichoke salmon, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Salmon
Think spinach and artichoke dip with the addition of buttery, flaky salmon, all in one skillet in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets, skin on or off (your preference)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 small shallots, sliced or smashed
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 cups canned full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or manchego cheese
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichokes roughly chopped
- juice from 1/2 a lemon
- flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Rub the salmon with paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Optional: Sear the salmon before baking. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the salmon is seared on 1 side. Remove from the skillet. If using skin-on salmon, sear the skin side.
3. To the same (oven-safe) skillet, add the butter, shallots, and garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the sage and continue cooking another 2-3 minutes, until the butter is browned and the garlic golden and caramelized. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, coconut milk, and cream cheese. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy. Add the parmesan, spinach, and artichokes, and cook until the spinach is wilted, 3-5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice. Remove from the heat. If desired, remove the smashed garlic.
4. Slide the salmon into the sauce. Transfer to the oven and bake 10-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
5. To serve, plate each piece of salmon, then spoon the sauce over top. Serve with flaky sea salt.
Recipe Notes
To Prepare Ahead of Time: Skip step 2 completely and do not sear the salmon. Then complete the recipe through step 3. Let the sauce cool, then slide the salmon into the sauce. Chill for up to 1 day ahead of time. When ready to bake, remove the dish from the fridge 30 minutes prior to baking, then bake as directed.
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Thank you Ruth! xTieghan
Oh yes! Looks so good, perfect prep and eating for just now ? x
Thank you Kelly! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I want to try this, looks delicious! But I’m allergic to cream cheese, no other cheeses, just that one. Do you have any suggestions for a substitute?
HI! I would recommend using an equal amount of creamy goat cheese or Mascarpone cheese. Either will be so delicious. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and happy holidays! xTieghan
This looks amazing! We totally need to make this for dinner this week!
Paige
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Thank you so much Paige! xTieghan
This was incredible and I couldn’t even do it justice by having all ingredients on hand. I use Spanish mackerel we caught in Destin, milk and no cheese or artichokes. I can’t wait to make it following the recipe to a T. Thank you!
Thank you for trying this! I am so glad it turned out so well for you! xTieghan
If you use coconut milk, does it have any coconut flavor?
HI! Nope, no coconut flavor really comes through. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and happy holidays! xTieghan
Hi there! Absolutely love your recipes! This looks amazing but I’m not crazy about salmon. Think I could sub another type of fish???
HI! You can use any white meat fish, Mahi Mahi or scallops will be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and happy holidays! xTieghan
Amazing as always! I didn’t have salmon lemon or coconut milk so used chicken breasts with homogenized milk and no lemon and it’s was still to die for! And easy! Our house is defined as BT and AT…. life before Tieghan and life after Tieghan!
Haha that is so amazing!! I am so glad you have been loving my recipes, Sue! Thank you! xTieghan
Hey Tieghan! This look awesome and I think my family would love it but my dad doesn’t really love coconut milk does it give off much of a coconut flavour or not really by the time you added in all the cheese and what not?
Hi Kate! I do not think it has a coconut flavor, but I would try for yourself! I hope you love it! xTieghan
Could you substitute Halibut for the salmon?
HI! I am sure halibut will be delicious. Great idea! Just be sure to adjust the cooking time as needed. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and happy holidays! xTieghan
This was pretty simple to make and definitely delicious! It is filling!
Thank you so much!! I am so glad this turned out so well! xTieghan
Sorry, no photo, but the dish looked company perfect. I just made it, last minute, for a weekday meal. So delish1 My husband could not stop the compliments! I will make this again when I have friends and family over for dinner. Also, super easy to prepare!
That is so amazing to hear! I am so glad you loved this Donna! Thank you! xTieghan
Tieghan! This was SO. AMAZING. Backstory: I was in Anthro over the weekend and the Associate was talking about your cookbooks (but they were sold out of the store!). So, naturally, I went on Amazon and bought them both and can’t wait for them to arrive!
This was the first recipe that I have made of yours and WOOOOW. My boyfriend seriously asked me twice if I actually made it (haha!). It was so decadent and delicious. One question- my sauce got a little too creamy (more like a dip) but I think that is because I had it on the stove for too long. I tried to thin it out with more half & half but it didn’t really work. Any ideas?
Thank you so, so, so much for sharing your beautiful and delicious recipes. You have inspired me and I am so excited to continue to cook :).
xoxo,
Ally
HI Alexandra! Next time, try cooking the sauce a few minutes less on the stove to see if that help. If you still need to thin the sauce, I would recommend thinning with a splash of water. That should work perfect!
Also, thank you so much for this kind comment. I hope you LOVE both cookbooks and all recipes you end up making 🙂
Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and Merry Christmas! xTieghan
Tieghan! This was AMAZE! I am not ashamed to admit that I licked the pan.
Hah love that! Thank you Nikki! xTieghan
Hi there! I am dying to make this for some friends coming over for dinner, but I have some that do not like salmon. Do you have any suggestions for substituting chicken?
HI! 1 pound of chicken breast will work perfectly and be delicious. Just sear the chicken and and finish cooking it in the sauce., maybe 14- 20 minutes. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and I hope you had a Merry Christmas! xTieghan
This was SO delicious! I made it yesterday when my parents were visiting and everyone loved it and scarfed it up so fast. It was really easy to make. I went with the heavy cream option, and skipped the searing. New favorite meal to make for company!
That is so great! I am so glad you all loved this, Chelsea! Thank you so much! xTieghan
MDe this last night. What an awesome recipe. And really not too complex or hard once you get going it came together very quickly.
Thank you so much Bruce! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I made this for dinner last night and it was absolutely delicious! I tried it with the coconut milk and can happily report that I detected no coconut flavor, nor did my husband. An excellent, relatively easy recipe with lots of flavor. Thanks so much for another winner.
Thank you so much Pamela! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I made this for a dinner party prior to Christmas in NYC ? was an absolute hit !!! I am making again tomorrow night in the Hamptons for new friends ? .. I think they will enjoy it
I hope they do! Thank you Tracey!! xTieghan
This was delicious! The only thing I changed was that I added sundried tomatoes. So yummy!
I am so glad you loved this! Thank you Christyn! xTieghan
This is my new favourite salmon recipe! So delicious, I made it twice in one week. I’m curious about prepping it ahead of time, it seems I should allow the sauce to cool before adding the salmon and storing in the fridge. Is this correct?
Hi Katie! I would let everything cool, then chill in the fridge. Warm over medium heat! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I am so glad you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
This was amazing and so easy to make. Made for the first time for a group of 10 so I was a little nervous..but everyone loved it. There was none left!! Theae recipes definitely taste as good as they look! I will definitely make again!!
Wow that is so great! Thank you for trying this for all of your guests, Cicely! xTieghan
This dish was amazing!!! My husband absolutely loved it, called it superb! And exactly the “healthy” that we eat… low carb, almost Leto. Thank you for creating all your dishes. You are my “go to” for recipe inspiration!
That is so great to hear! I hope you continue to love my recipes Sharon! xTieghan
This is a crowd pleaser. I made it exactly as the recipe states. Next time- I’m doubling the sauce! It’s delicious!
Wow yes!! I am so glad this turned out so well for you Tracy! xTieghan
I never leave reviews but my partner and I can’t stop talking (and subsequently, drooling) over this recipe! We used coconut milk instead of heavy cream, and it was every bit as decadent as we hoped it would be, without all the guilt! Easy enough for a quick weeknight meal, but it felt like a special occasion. We steamed sweet potatoes, and spooned the extra sauce on top….I mean, c’mon. Thanks for this new favorite, Tieghan!!
Hi Becca! Thank you so much for trying this and leaving a comment!! I am so glad you both have been loving this recipe! xTieghan
Having this rt now for Sunday lunch! Really good! Reminds me of a deconstructed spinach artichoke dip w salmon! I’ll def make again:)
Thank you Sue! xTieghan
Delicious and really very simple!!!
Thank you so much Debbie! xTieghan
Delicious! I’ve never been able to prepare salmon as a “comfort food” until I found this recipe- I love it!
I am glad this is the first! Thank you Courtney! xTieghan
I made this last night and it was amazing!! Every recipe of yours that I’ve made has been really good, but this one is my favorite so far!
That is so amazing to hear! Thank you so much Joan! xTieghan
Made this tonight as part of my #coronacooking to cope with anxiety. It was delicious I was literally drinking up the sauce with a spoon! My whole family ate so fast I didn’t get to take a photo.
I am so glad you are loving this recipe, Sheryl! Thank you so much for trying it! xTieghan
This is ridiculously good. I made it for a family dinner and there were audible groans and sighs of delight as people took the first bite. It’s a dish to build a dinner party around because you want to share it with everyone because it is so very good. Thank you for yet another culinary delight!
Thank you so much for trying this! I am so glad it turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I don’t even like salmon and I LOVE this!
My husband likes salmon so I thought I would give this recipe a try. So glad I did. Now it’s a staple recipe in our household! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much Lindsey! I am so glad you enjoyed this! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan – just started following you from your live gig the Ginger Zee on crispy chicken tacos. We’re still pretty cold here in Michigan so tried your wintery creamy artichoke salmon last night. Husband is a picky eater and he and my daughter loved it!. Might have told him the artichokes were mushrooms… 😉 So, thank you! Planning to make many more of your recipes this week. I don’t like to cook but find your format (clear communication and videos) easy to follow Take care! Lisa
Thank you so much Lisa! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! I hope you are staying well! xTieghan
My goodness was this good. My daughters and hubby and I all love salmon so I bought large filets for each of us, which meant I had to bake them on a baking sheet in the oven because they wouldn’t fit in my cast iron with the artichoke sauce. We had a batard bread with it and it was all so amazing. Loved it. Thank you!
Thank you so much Shannon! I am glad this recipe turned out so well for you! I hope you are staying safe and healthy! xTieghan
I made this for my family and they love it!!! It was really easy (thank you for such easy to follow instructions and simple ingredients!) The red pepper was just the right amount of heat. My 6 year old said, “mmm, its a perfect spicy.” LOL.
Aw! I am so glad this turned out so well for all of you! Thank you so much for trying it! xTieghan
Made this last night for the second time. Turned out great again, served some multi colored short cut pasta on the side and drizzled sauce over it. Totally velvety salmon again.
A delicious recipe. Thank Tiegan.
Thank you Bruce! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Absolutely delicious! Followed this recipe exactly tonight and my family said it’s the best meal they ever had and want me to make it again over and over! What an excellent recipe, so tasty and easy to follow and execute. Restaurant worthy!
That is so great to hear! I am so glad you both enjoyed this recipe, Brandie! Thank you! xTieghan
This was delicious! Thanks for another winner.
Thank you so much Erin!! xTieghan
I made this last night. It was wonderful. I think I did something wrong with the sauce because it got kind of “grainy”. But that was something I did wrong. The taste is wonderful and I love the artichokes in this! Very different and wonderful.
Thank you so much Bee! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
LOVED IT! An amazing recipe full of flavour yumminess and creaminess!!!
Thank you so much Xenia! xTieghan
Second time making this, one of my husband’s favorites!
Love to hear that! Thank you so much Tracy! xTieghan
Hi! We do not have an oven (weird I know)… do you have any suggestions on how to finish this up well on stove top? Want to do it justice! Have loved the few recipes I’ve tried. (Turmeric rice chicken one pot was REALLY AMAZING)!!
Hey Rebecca,
I would put a lid over the top and you should be okay finishing it in this way. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This. was. insane. Unbelievably decadent. Special occasion type food. My husband and I love salmon and can usually both eat more than a 6 oz portion. But this sauce is so rich and dare I repeat decadent that we could hardly finish 6 oz each! This is incredible and I will 1,000% be making this again. I served it with a spinach salad with warm bacon, sautéed pears and a champagne vinagarette. Thank you for this recipe!!!
Hi Christy! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! Thank you so much! xTieghan
This recipe was absolutely DELICIOUS! I am giving it 4 stars only because the sauce was way too heavy, I will probably halve the amount of cream and cream cheese next time.
I am really glad you enjoyed this! Thank you Julie! If you have any questions, please let me know! xTieghan
Oh my!! Just made this for tonight’s dinner and it was fabulous!! I forgot to buy shallots so I used my leftover onions from the French Onion Apple Grilled Cheese and it was so tasty!! This is the fifth recipe I have tried this week and I am beyond thrilled with every one of them!!
That is so amazing to hear, Melissa! Thank you so much for trying this one! I hope you continue to enjoy my recipes! xTieghan
Loved this recipe! I think it was one of the best salmon recipes I have ever made. Thank you! Simply delicious
Thank you so much Staci! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Fabulous recipe! Followed the recipe as is but added more red pepper flakes to the dish and felt the dish was salty enough so I omitted the flaky salt at the end. I ended up seasoning the salmon with the skin on and pulled it out of the oven at 10 minutes and the salmon was perfectly cooked! This dish would pair well with some pasta but the salmon and the sauce are filling enough. Easy recipe and great combination of flavors!
Love that this turned out so well for you, Sarah! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
Made this tonight! My kids loved it and the smell (and taste) was amazing. Just another winner!
Thank you so much Laura! xTieghan
Such a great, easy, and impressive recipe! Thank you so much!
Thank you Amy! xTieghan
I just made this tonight and it was REALLY good. I followed the recipe exactly (used heavy cream and manchego cheese) and served it up with crusty sourdough bread. YUM. I will definitely make this again!
Thank you so much for trying this Jessie! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I made this last night and it was excellent! Season the sauce liberally, just taste as you go.
Thank you Ceora! xTieghan
Insanely delicious! I doubled it, added extra spinach and then when we were done eating it, I had enough pan sauce left to make extra creamed spinach for leftovers. Yum!
Thank you so much Crice! xTieghan
I love your prepare ahead recipes! My parents are nearing 80 and my mom, out of ease, cooks very simply for the two of them. My dad loves saucy, full of flavor meals. Lately, I have been making your prepare ahead meals so I can do all the prep and then my mom can just put it in the oven when ready. They LOVE everything so far.
That is so amazing and so sweet of you!! Thank you Sarah! xTieghan
I made this dish this evening for my family and it was AMAZING! Used tilapia instead of salmon, but other than that followed it exactly and it couldn’t have been more perfect! Thank you for making this so simple and such easy clean up! Love he idea of doing it up early in the day and bringing it to room temperature and bake! Love, love recipes like that! Will definitely be a recipe to go back to soon! Thank you Tieghan!
Hi! I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe and it turned out so well for you all! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Thank you so much Pam! xTieghan
Thank you! This was delicious. It makes a great Fall recipe as well. I like your side suggestions and will have to try this dish with them the next time I make it.
Thank you so much Stephanie! I am really glad you enjoyed this one! xTieghan
I really want to make this tonight however we currently are in the middle of a kitchen remodel and don’t have an oven! We have a cook top surface, how would you suggest adjusting the cooking method and time for no oven? 🙂
Hey Shannon,
I would continue to simmer on the stove top until the salmon is cooked through. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Hi!!! I can’t wait to make this!!! My husband is allergic to spinach, anything you’d recommend substituting with?! Thanks!!
Hey Julie,
Kale would be a great substitute. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Where do you get your salmon? Do you use fresh or frozen salmon? This sounds amazing!
Hey Jenny,
I get fresh salmon from Whole Foods. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
How do I make this dairy free?
Hey Naseema,
You could use your favorite dairy free substitutes. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I love all of your recipes!!! I can’t eat dairy… what do you recommend for dairy substitutes?
Hey Abigail,
I would use your favorite dairy free substitutes here. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Sounds delicious! Would it be ok to leave out the cream cheese? A little too much dairy for me.
Hey Lisa,
Yes, that would be fine to do! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
This recipe looks perfect for the Alaskan Salmon we caught last summer. Can’t wait to try it.
Thank you Mandy! xTieghan
Another amazing dish. Everything tasted delicious and easy to make. Great dinner.
Thank you Cristina! xTieghan
I made this recipe last night and it was absolutely delicious…just like all of your recipes! Even my picky four year old said “mommy this is delicious!”. I deglazed the pan with white wine before adding the cream and it amped up the flavor. Win win win! Thank you for making our weeknight family dinners extra special 🙂
I am so happy this recipe turned out so well for you, Karina! Thank you so much for trying this one! xTieghan
Made this last night to serve over spaghetti squash. So very good! Repeat for lunch just now. Yum! Thank you. 😁
Thank you so much Melinda! I am glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Did you cover it in the oven?
Hey Linda,
I do not cover the dish in the oven. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Excellent dish! A new favorite. I made it with coconut milk and it was perfect. My husband can’t eat salmon so I added a piece of cod filet and it was just as delicious (almost) as the salmon.
Thank you for trying this one, Colleen! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I have come to the conclusion that I would eat anything in this creamy, delicious sauce. The salmon makes it feel light and most importantly, a family of 5, with three kids 7 and under all licked their plates clean. I can’t recommend this enough.
Haha I am so happy you and your family loved this recipe, Claire! Thank you so much for trying this one! xTieghan
This came out perfect!! It was delicious and lovely. I did have to add some water to my cream sauce because it got thick but that was my fault not the recipe’s. This we’ll be my go-to fish recipe. Thank you!
I am so happy this turned out so amazing for you, Lisa! Thank you! xTieghan
This was delicious!
Thank you so much Maureen! xTieghan
This was delicious! My sauce came out a little on the pink/brown side. Did I over brown the butter? Taking notes for next time! Thank you!
Hey Elise,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am sorry your sauce was brown. Did you adjust the recipe at all? Yes, could have been the butter if it was burnt. Let me know how I can help! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan –
What do you think about substituting the spinach for kale? I have a food intolerance to spinach but still want some veggies in this. Thanks for your help.
Hey Julia,
I think kale would be great! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I am hoping to try this next week and so excited! Two questions – will the sauce be lacking if you omit the cream cheese? Additionally, what do you recommend serving it with?
Hey Danielle,
You can omit the cream cheese if needed. I like to serve this with rice or a large salad! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Delicious and comes together quickly! Made with skin on and it was great! I’ll bake only 8 minutes next time as we like our salmon just cooked through. Great recipe!
Thank you Angela! xTieghan
this is amazinggggg omg i made this for dinner tonight and i feel like i’m at a fancy restaurant!! like did i really make that???? amazing thank you tieghan!!
Aw! I am so happy you loved this Lauren! Thank you so much for trying this one! xTieghan
Easy to follow and absolutely delicious! This will become a regular part of our rotation.
Thank you Mikaelyn! xTieghan
I can’t wait to start using some of these recipes. My daughter made one of your salads and it was one of the best I ever ate. So excited she found you!
I am happy you both did too! I hope you love all of the recipes you try! xTieghan
Served on cauliflower purée. Delicious.
Used Boursin instead of cream cheese.
Thank you os much Gabriele! xTieghan
Hi!! Help! I want to make this for Xmas. But I have a few questions. For the salmon… could you use frozen filets? Or do you buy a big one from like Costco and then cut it into portions?! Also, could I use reduced fat cream cheese or would that change it?
Hey Sarah,
Totally fine to use frozen filets, just be sure to thaw them first. And yes reduced fat cream cheese it fine to use:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This looks and sounds so delicious and I’m planning to make it this week, but I don’t have an over-safe pan. Do you think it would be ok to just transfer it all to an oven-safe Pyrex to finish baking? I’m new in the kitchen! Thanks!!
Hey Rachel,
Yes, this would be okay to do! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
This sounds delicious! Would I be able to just use a square type pan if I don’t have a skillet on hand?
Hey Jenn,
Yes that will work just fine! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi! I want to make this for our Christmas dinner. Can I sear the salmon for the make ahead version and then bake it off or should I not sear it?
Hey Sara,
I don’t think you need to sear the salmon:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Must make crusty bread to soak up this delicious sauce! This is a top recipe from HBH!
Hey Erica,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I have a question. Your ingredients call for paprika but it doesn’t appear in the cooking directions.
Hey Jo,
The paprika is used in step 1. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Did you drain the asparagus or keep it with liquid? Thanks! Looks sooo tasty.
Hey Madeline,
Sorry there is no asparagus in this recipe, but if you meant the artichokes, yes you want to drain those. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Made this last night with white rice to soak up that delicious sauce!! So good!! Thank you for the most amazing recipes! Merry Christmas!!
Hey Tiffany,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I made this for a small family get together last weekend, doubling the recipe. I never leave reviews on recipes but I just had to for this one. This is the best dinner I have ever made and I received so many compliments! I will be making this again, SO GOOD! Hats off to Half Baked Harvest!!
Hey Lindsey,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Absolutely delicious!!! I love salmon and am always looking for ways to get my hubby to eat more of it. He enjoyed it as well and it will be in regular rotation at our home, yummy!!
Hey Rebecca,
Thanks so much for trying the recipe, I am thrilled that it worked out for you! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
We had this for Christmas Eve dinner and it was delicious!
Hey Jessica,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled that it worked out for you. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I found this recipe and sent it to my friend. She made it first and wouldn’t stop talking about how good it was. She said she dreams about it. Then i made it and OMG I can’t stop thinking about it. I served it over rice. It is insanely crazy amazing.
Hey Jo,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled that it worked out for you! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
So delicious – became my daughter in law’s favorite!
Hey there,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Hi! I can’t wait to make this it looks amazing. If I wanted to buy a large piece of salmon and cut my own fillets, how many pounds would you recommend buying?
Hey Abbey,
I would get a pound of salmon. I hope you love the recipe. Let me know if there is anything else I can help with! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Made this once with King salmon and it’s delicious!! Making again tonight, any recommendations for what to serve with it? Thinking a crusty bread to soak up the sauce but any other ideas? Veggies, salad, etc? Thank you!
Hey Kelly,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try! Yes, I have a great crusty bread recipe in the HBH Super Simple Cookbook. I hope you love the recipe. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy New Year! xTieghan
This was absolutely delicious. Will be a recipe we make for friends and family.
Hey Kristin,
Thank you so very much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it worked out for you! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Another easy recipe. I served with rice and it was a family hit even though I actually forgot to add the lemon.
Hey Jennifer,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled you enjoyed it! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Oh my goodness, this particular dinner was scrumptious! My daughter-in-law prepared this for Christmas and I could not have been more delighted. It felt as though I was eating at a fancy restaurant (I will have to remember to tell her that).
Hey Christianne,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan, I’m planning to make this recipe today, it sounds amazing! Quick question: I bought salmon with skin (the filets looked nicer) and I read that you would “sear the skin side” – I assume that means skin-side down, right? Would you then bake it skin-side up? Or can I remove the skin after searing? Thanks a lot and greetings from a big fan in Switzerland, Julia
Hey Julia,
Yes, you will want to do skin side down and the you can remove the skin after. I hope you love there recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Just made this tonight and it was incredible!! Flavors were so balanced and perfect winter comfort food! Wish I could add the photo here!
Hey Keela,
I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for trying it out! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
This is one of the best salmon recipes I have ever made! I highly recommend using the coconut milk. So delicious, and the kids ate it too. I will definitely be making it again!
Hey Lauren,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Hi- I’ve made this delicious dish twice! It’s so good we were eating it straight out of the pan 😂! One question though- when I seared the salmon skin side down, the skin got stuck to the pan and I had to scrape he bottom and pick it out before I added the next ingredients to the pan- suggestions? Thanks!
Hey Terry,
I am thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! Yes, you want to remove the skin before continuing with the recipe:) xTieghan
I made this last night for dinner and it was delicious! Super creamy and flavorful. My husband said he would add mushrooms next time but loved it as is.
Hey Emily,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
I made this for dinner tonight. It was absolutely delicious & so easy to prepare. My husband couldn’t stop raving about it. BTW, I thinned the sauce a little by adding some of the marinade from the artichokes. I liked how the tartness of the marinade counterbalanced the rich creaminess of the cheeses & cream/coconut milk.
Hey Pam,
I am so glad that the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have a great week:) xTieghan
We just had this for dinner, and it is wonderful! I thought it might be heavy, but the lemon really made the flavors bright. Just enough creaminess and comfort for a cold winter night. We will be enjoying this again soon!
Hey Alexis,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Okay, so I just made this for my family, and it was AMAZING! I made this on the spur of the moment, so I didn’t have all of the ingredients. I subbed chive whipped cream cheese spread for cream cheese, and a random havarti-dill cheese I had instead of parm. Honestly, this is one of the best recipes I’ve made in a long time!
Hey Kelly,
I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have the best week. xTieghan
This was delicious! The sauce had the perfect zing and made for a moist, delicious salmon. This recipe is a keeper!
Hey Cyd,
I am so thrilled that you have enjoyed this recipe! Thanks so much for making it:) xTieghan
This was great my daughter in law forwarded this recipe which I made for my family (I don’t like salmon). While cooking I tasted the sauce for seasoning and it was fantastic. I am making again tonight and I will even give salmon another try as long as it is sitting in this amazing sauce. Thanks so much!
Hey Kate,
I am so thrilled that you have enjoyed this recipe! Thanks so much for making it:) xTieghan
Loved this! I’ve made it twice now and it’s amazing, something I’d order in a restaurant for sure. It’s pretty quick and easy to make which is also a plus!
Hey Lindsay,
I am so so glad that you liked the recipe, thanks a lot for making it! Happy Friday:) xTieghan
Fantastic! I’ve been meaning to try a recipe of yours for a while now and finally have (other than drinks 😉) and it was great!! The whole family agreed! Will definitely be making this again! Thank you!
Hey Shelby,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
Made this for my in-laws and it did not disappoint. Everyone loved it and I was able to prepare it beforehand so I could relax with the family while they were here. Can’t wait to make it again for friends, delicious!
Hey Kerry,
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks a lot for giving it a try and happy Sunday! xTieghan
Made this Friday night and it was delicious! Will definitely be making again!
Hey Megan,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Family LOVED this meal! Definitely don’t skip searing the salmon. I used heavy cream, reduced the red pepper flakes by half to make it more family friendly and covered the skillet in the last 3-5 minutes of baking to ensure the salmon was fully cooked. Took longer to prep the ingredients than to cook them!
Hey Lulu,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Can you do this all in a cast iron skillet??
Hey Mary,
Yes, that is what I do:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This recipe was FANTASTIC! My husband got seconds before he finished his plate. Thanks so much for your delicious salmon recipes. This one is officially being added to the rotation.
Hey Katie,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Thanks! xTieghan
Even the picky eaters loved this!
So glad to hear this Ruthie! xTieghan
I liked this recipe and the salmon was really good and flavorful. I think I had the heat too high for the sauce so mine wasn’t that nice white color, more brown. Overall it was good and I would make it again.
Hey there,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
This is one my favorite HBH recipes! Love the flavor of the sauce. I actually liked the sauce so much that I double the sauce for 4 salmon fillets! Can’t get enough!
Hey Jenny,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
This recipe is amazing! Your recipes are quickly becoming my favorites, everything I’ve tried is so good.
Hey Maria,
Awesome, I love to hear that the recipe was enjoyed and thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
I’m excited to try this! Can you give a suggestion for a side to serve with this?
Hey Suzy,
I would serve this with a large salad and potatoes. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
The recipe calls for 4 cups spinach. But fresh spinach comes in ounces. Should I just measure 4 cups of fresh spinach?
Yes:) I hope you love the recipe Bethany!
I made this last night and was a little reluctant because I actually am not a big fan of Salmon but I know it’s good for you so I try to add it to a meal now and then. This was absolutely fricken amazing! Seriously! We all loved it. I decided no skin and to sear it as recommended. I think that was fabulous! I also felt it got too thick so I added more coconut milk and some chicken brother ( like a 1/4 cup each). I served it with noodles even though I try to do no carb but I just couldn’t help myself. I will definitely try to play with this recipe as I believe you can do so much with it. Add asparagus or peas? Use chicken breasts or thighs or another kind of fish. Very versitile. Thank you Tieghan!
Hey Bethany,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! ☘️ xTieghan
Are the artichokes drained in this recipe?
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Hey Ellen,
Yes, you will want to drain the artichokes. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know how it turns out! xTieghan
This recipe was easy & delish! Definitely go with the pan searing… mmmm!
Hey Kathy,
I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thank you so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
Hello! Would dried sage work just as well as fresh? Thank you in advance!
Hey Jodi,
Yes, that would be totally fine to use! I hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Just made this for dinner, and it was honestly the highlight of my very mundane Tuesday. I swapped out some mixed baby greens for the spinach and had to use lite coconut milk because that’s what was in the cupboard – but it turned out amazing. Such an easy, filling, healthy, and interesting dinner! I can tell this will become a weeknight staple.
Hey Melanie,
Awesome! So glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! xTieghan