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Honey Brown Butter Salmonwith Garlic Spinach

Recipe by Sara Stewart, MS, CNS on InstagramAdded 10 August 2026.

5 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. A quick and flavorful salmon dish that marries the sweetness of honey with the richness of brown butter and the punch of garlic. The spinach adds a fresh green note, while a splash of lemon brightens the sauce. Perfect for a satisfying dinner that’s ready in minutes.

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Method

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon fillets until golden brown on both sides.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Salmon develops golden surfaces as it sears.

  2. Add fresh spinach leaves and minced garlic to the pan, cooking until the spinach wilts.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Spinach wilts around the garlic in the pan.

  3. Stir in honey, brown butter, and your chosen spices, letting the mixture thicken slightly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Honey brown butter thickens slightly into a coating sauce.

  4. Return the salmon to the pan, coating it in the sauce and cooking for an additional minute or two until the salmon is cooked through.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Salmon is cooked through and coated with the pan sauce.

  5. Plate the salmon, then spoon the brown butter sauce over the plated salmon.

  6. Sprinkle chopped green herbs over the salmon.

  7. Serve the salmon with a side of mashed potatoes and a side of cooked spinach.

Tips while you cook

Sear salmon first
Heat the skillet and sear the salmon fillets until golden brown on both sides before adding any other ingredients.
Wilt spinach early
Add the fresh spinach leaves and minced garlic after searing, cooking just until the spinach wilts.
Finish with a quick coat
Return the salmon to the pan, coat it in the honey‑brown butter mixture, and cook an additional minute or two until the salmon is cooked through.
Add herbs at the end
Sprinkle the chopped green herbs over the plated salmon right before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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