Why This Creamed Spinach Salmon Recipe Works

This is the most common point of confusion for people making any creamed spinach recipe that includes seared fish. Overcooked salmon is the number one reason people are disappointed with this dish, and it’s completely avoidable.

Salmon continues cooking for a minute or two after it comes off direct heat. The sear gets it most of the way there. When you return it to the sauce for the final 2–3 minutes, you’re finishing it gently in a liquid environment, much more forgiving than direct heat. This means it doesn’t dry out.