Paleo Salmon with Cream Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Paleo Salmon with Cream Sauce—a healthy and indulgent dish that’s bursting with flavor! Perfectly seared salmon fillets are nestled in a luscious, dairy-free sauce made from creamy coconut milk, fresh dill, and a hint of lemon juice for zesty brightness. A bed of tender baby spinach adds a nutritious boost, perfectly complementing the rich, savory flavors. This paleo-friendly recipe is cooked entirely in one skillet, making it an easy, mess-free option for busy evenings. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a beautiful combination of elegance and simplicity that's sure to impress your family or guests. Serve it up with a side of roasted vegetables or cauliflower rice for a complete, satisfying meal! Keywords: Paleo salmon recipe, dairy-free cream sauce, skillet salmon with coconut milk, quick healthy dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Coconut milk (full fat)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
• 2 cups Baby spinach

Directions

Step 1

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season each fillet with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant and the onion is translucent.

Step 4

Pour the coconut milk into the skillet and stir well, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze.

Step 5

Add the lemon juice and chopped dill to the coconut milk, stirring to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, just until the spinach is wilted.

Step 7

Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the cream sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the salmon and cook for another minute to heat through.

Step 8

Serve the salmon fillets with the cream sauce over them, garnished with extra fresh dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(990.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1809.9

Total Fat 141.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 2851.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 12.6g
Protein 112.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 157.7mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 925.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.5%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 7.3%