⏱ 25 min total

Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon

Name: Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Atlantic salmon; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ½ tbsp Olive oil; ½ tbsp Butter; ¼ shallot (medium) Shallots; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream; ½ oz Cream cheese; 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese; 1 cup Spinach; ¼ lemon yields Lemon juice; ½ tbsp Parsley; ¼ tbsp chopped Chives

Per 1 serving · 269 g · 15 ingredients

Calories

570

29%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
30g
21% of calories
Carbs
8.1g
6% of calories
Fat
47g
73% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon (269 g) has 570 calories, with 30 g of protein, 8.1 g of carbohydrates and 47 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (73% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), Vitamin A (56% DV) and Vitamin C (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 112% and 58% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

212cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.3g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.2g

3.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein60%
Vitamin A56%
Vitamin C20%
Vitamin K154%
Thiamine25%
Riboflavin (B2)46%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E17%
Potassium19%
Magnesium17%
Zinc14%
Manganese16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat112%
Cholesterol58%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon, skin side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the skin is crisp. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until done to your liking. Remove from the skillet.
2
In the same skillet, add butter, shallots, and garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3
Add crushed red pepper flakes, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until smooth and creamy.
4
Add Parmesan and spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and chives. Remove from heat and return salmon to the skillet.
5
To serve, plate each piece of salmon and spoon the sauce over the top.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (269 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	503 μg	56%
Vitamin C	18 mg	20%
Vitamin D	1 μg	4%
Vitamin E	2 mg	17%
Vitamin K	185 μg	154%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	25%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	46%
Niacin	9 mg	58%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	81%
Folate (B9)	102 μg	26%
Vitamin B12	4 μg	166%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	46%
Choline	23 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	244 mg	24%
Iron	2 mg	27%
Potassium	887 mg	19%
Magnesium	72 mg	17%
Phosphorus	389 mg	56%
Zinc	2 mg	14%
Copper	0.3 mg	36%
Manganese	0.4 mg	16%
Selenium	46 μg	83%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	1,867 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.3 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.4 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	0.2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	1 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	17 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	347 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0.2 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	2 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 570 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

108min
Walking (3.5 mph)
68min
Cycling (moderate)
47min
Running (6 mph)
80min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon?

One serving of Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon (1 serving) has 570 calories, which works out to 212 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon high in protein?

It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (60% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 6% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon?

359 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon?

3.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (269 g)

Calories570

% Daily Value*

Total fat 47g	60%
Saturated fat 23g	112%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 174mg	58%
Sodium 359mg	16%
Total carbohydrate 8.1g	3%
Dietary fiber 1.2g	4%
Total sugars 3.9g
Protein 30g

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

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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