• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact
  • My Cookbook
my new book!
Display Search Bar

The Paleo Running Momma

Run Fast, Eat Clean, Live Messy!

  • Browse Recipes
  • By Course
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Dips, Dressings and Sauces
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Sweet Treats
    • Veggies & Sides
  • By Dessert
    • Breads & Muffins
    • Brownies & Bars
    • Cakes & Cupcakes
    • Chocolate
    • Cookies
    • Crisps, Cobblers, & Crumbles
    • Fruit
    • No-Bake
    • Pies & Tarts
  • By Special Diets
    • Egg Free
    • No Added Sugar
    • Nut Free
    • Vegan
    • Whole30
  • By Ingredient
  • By Holiday/Season
    • Birthday
    • Christmas/Winter
    • Easter/Spring
    • Summer/BBQ
    • Thanksgiving/Fall
  • View the Full Recipe Index

8.23.20

One Skillet Salmon with Creamy Spinach Artichoke Sauce {Whole30, Keto}

Sharing is caring!

Whole 30 No Added Sugar

This one-skillet salmon with creamy spinach artichoke sauce is so comforting and packed with flavor and veggies!  It’s paleo, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly.  Serve alone or over cauliflower rice for a hearty, delicious and healthy meal! 

Spinach artichoke is one of my absolute favorite flavor combinations, so I love trying it in different recipes!

Whether it’s this vegan dip, a pizza, creamy soup or even chicken burgers, I just can’t get enough.  And I know you’re going to love this one-skillet salmon version as much as I do!

We have seasoned salmon fillets, pan fried and then baked with a creamy, flavor-packed spinach artichoke sauce.  It’s simple but also fancy and quick enough to make for weeknights.

What You Need to Make Salmon with Creamy Spinach Artichoke Sauce

Don’t let the long ingredient list intimidate you!  Many of the ingredients are spices and aromatics, to make sure you get the most flavor possible from the salmon and sauce.

Here’s what you’ll need to prepare the spinach artichoke salmon:

  • 4 salmon fillets, with or without skin
  • smoked paprika
  • Balanced Bites super onion spice blend (or a mix of onion powder and dried chives)
  • Sea alt and black pepper
  • avocado oil or olive oil
  • ghee or other cooking fat
  • onion
  • garlic
  • fresh herbs (I used parsley and thyme)
  • crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • full fat coconut milk
  • tapioca flour or arrowroot
  • dijon mustard 
  • nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)
  • fresh baby spinach
  • canned artichoke hearts
  • fresh lemon juice

How to Make One-Skillet Salmon with Spinach Artichoke Sauce

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Season the salmon on all sides with paprika, the onion blend, salt, and pepper.

Sear the salmon (before baking).  Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the salmon, skin side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes.. Remove from the skillet to a plate. 

Lower the heat to medium-low and add the ghee, onions, and garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes.  Add the fresh herbs and continue cooking another 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is golden. 

Add the crushed red pepper flakes, tapioca flour, coconut milk, mustard and nutritional yeast. Whisk and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy. Add the spinach and artichokes, and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice to combine and remove from heat. 

Return the salmon to the sauce. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and sauce is bubbling. 

What to Serve with Creamy Spinach Artichoke Salmon

You can definitely serve this alone, but I really love it over sautéed cauliflower rice to keep this meal low carb and Whole30 compliant.

I’ve also recently gotten into cassava pasta, which is paleo but not Whole30 or keto.  If you’re craving pasta this creamy dish would be perfect with it!  Other keto and Whole30 options are zucchini noodles or roasted veggies like broccoli or Brussels sprouts.

If you want to go all out, my keto biscuits would be amazing for soaking up the sauce!

I hope you’re ready for a dreamy, delicious, healthy one-skillet meal!  Grab your favorite skillet because it’s time to cook – let’s go!

One-Skillet Salmon with Creamy Spinach Artichoke Sauce {Whole30, Keto}

This one-skillet salmon with creamy spinach artichoke sauce is so comforting and packed with flavor and veggies!  It’s paleo, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly.  Great for a delicious and healthy weeknight meal served alone or over cauliflower rice. #paleo #whole30 #keto #cleaneating

One-Skillet Salmon with Creamy Spinach Artichoke Sauce {Whole30, Keto}

This one-skillet salmon with creamy spinach artichoke sauce is so comforting and packed with flavor and veggies! It’s paleo, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly. Serve alone or over cauliflower rice for a hearty, delicious and healthy meal!
Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Print this Recipe
Did you make this recipe?
Leave a review
4.55 from 42 votes

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets with or without skin
  • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Balanced Bites super onion spice blend or a mix of onion powder and dried chives
  • Sea salt and black pepper
  • 4 Tbsp ghee or other cooking fat divided
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh herbs I used parsley and thyme
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tsp tapioca flour or arrowroot
  • 1 14 oz can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast optional, for cheesy flavor
  • 4 oz fresh baby spinach about 4-5 cups
  • 1 12 ounce can artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375° F. Season the salmon on all sides with paprika, super onion blend, salt, and pepper.
  2. Sear the salmon before baking. Heat one tablespoon of ghee in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the salmon, skin side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes.. Remove from the skillet to a plate.

  3. Lower the heat to medium low and add the remaining ghee, onions, and garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the fresh herbs and continue cooking another 2-3 minutes.

  4. Add the crushed red pepper (if using), tapioca flour, coconut milk, mustard and nutritional yeast. Whisk and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy. Add the spinach and artichokes, and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice to combine and remove from heat.

  5. Return the salmon to the sauce. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and sauce is bubbling. Serve right away alone or over cauliflower rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal
Carbohydrates: 6g
Protein: 37g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 122mg
Sodium: 143mg
Potassium: 1109mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 3080IU
Vitamin C: 14mg
Calcium: 60mg
Iron: 3mg

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @PaleoRunningMomma on Instagram and hashtag it #PaleoRunningMomma

Shop Products and Ingredients:

Want More One-Skillet Paleo + Whole30 Meals?  Try One of These!

Chicken Marsala with Bacon

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

One Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

Caprese Chicken 

Greek Chicken

Note: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting The Paleo Running Momma!

You Might Also Like...

  • Spinach Artichoke Chicken Burgers {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}
  • One-Skillet Spinach Artichoke Chicken {Whole30, Keto}
  • Chicken Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash {Paleo, Whole30}
Previous Post
Next Post

About Michele

More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

Reader Interactions

Reader Reviews & Comments

  1. Christine Cook says

    August 23, 2020 at 10:06 am

    Haven’t made this yet but noticed in the instructions that you put in Tapioca Flour but it is not in the ingredients list. How much do I use in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      August 24, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      Sorry about this, I updated the recipe! It’s 2 tsp 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tony says

    August 23, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    I dove right into making it as well before I noticed the tapioca flour. I’m winging it and threw in a tablespoon because I doubled the batch. Living dangerously!

    Reply
    • Tony says

      August 23, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      1T tapioca flour for a double recipe was perfect. Really beautiful presentation and quite tasty. This would also be great with pork medallions, I suspect.

      Reply
    • Michele says

      August 24, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      Glad it worked! It was 2 tsp, just fixed the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Lauren D says

    August 23, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    Cooked this tonight and it was super delish, we all loved it. I did a tsp of tapioca since you didn’t have the amount listed. Thanks for another egrets recipe!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      August 24, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      Sorry about this! I just fixed the recipe – 2 tsp – but so glad it worked out!

      Reply
  4. Jodi says

    August 26, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    Could you do this with shrimp? Looks/sounds delicious!

    Reply
  5. A Hayes says

    August 28, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    This was SO tasty! I enjoyed the salmon, as the recipe called for, but my kids aren’t salmon fans so the next time I made it I substituted the salmon for boneless chicken thighs. This was so creamy and full of flavor. I love how it’s one pot too…less clean up!

    Reply
  6. Hillary says

    September 2, 2020 at 9:25 am

    I’m nervous about my skillets not being safe in oven. Could I do this in a dutch oven?

    We have cast iron, but they may not be big enough.

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      September 3, 2020 at 9:08 am

      Update! I made this recipe and LOVED it. Didn’t have the balanced bites blend so I used some dried onion flakes with my onion powder. Used a dutch oven. Regular spinach. Cooked a 13 minutes in the oven. PERFECT!!!

      Reply
  7. klickbazar says

    September 8, 2020 at 1:43 am

    I got too much interesting stuff on your blog. I guess I am not the only one having all the enjoyment here! Keep up the good work.Mobile & accessories

    Reply
  8. klickbazar says

    September 8, 2020 at 1:46 am

    I read this article. I think You put a lot of effort to create this article. I appreciate your work.klickbazar.com

    Reply
  9. Bobby says

    September 8, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    5 stars
    Changed it up a “little”… Used Shrimp instead of Salmon and coconut cream instead of coconut milk. Would definitely recommend using the red pepper just to take the edge off of the coconut taste just don’t get carried away. There’s a lot of flavors popping in this and ya don’t wanna hide them with the heat. Definitely a keeper…

    Reply
  10. Shan I am says

    September 13, 2020 at 10:44 am

    I just found this recipe and made it last night for my boyfriend and father last night! It was a hit! Thank you!

    Reply
  11. SaraBeth says

    October 5, 2020 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars
    So creamy. So delicious. My husband scraped the plate clean. He never does that!

    Reply
  12. Janerosso says

    October 10, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and so filling! I added sliced mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes which gave it extra texture

    Reply
  13. Christii Sindelar says

    November 9, 2020 at 11:56 pm

    5 stars
    Just finished making/eating this delightful Recipe! I accidentally grabbed tarragon (instead of thyme) also used cornstarch as I couldn’t find arrowroot. I added the zest and juice from a whole lemon and six cloves of garlic. But other than that stuck to the recipe. So Delicious will definitely be making again.

    Reply
  14. Nancy Basil says

    December 29, 2020 at 9:15 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made a lot of the recipes but this one was superb I love artichokes and salmon and the creamy sauces excellent. My biggest thing with paleo recipes is that it says prep time is maybe 5 minutes which I find isn’t the truth it takes more than that time unless you have a Maria coming into the kitchen and doing it for you so it always takes me longer to make the meal than it says

    Reply
  15. Gabrielle Sobel says

    January 4, 2021 at 11:07 pm

    I made the one skillet salmon dish tonight and it was amazing!!!! It didn’t taste like a dish I had to accept the flavor of because I was trying to eat healthy. It was truly savory! Thank you!

    Reply
  16. Kimberly says

    January 10, 2021 at 8:28 am

    3 stars
    Rich and tasty dish; my husband loved it! I am trying to learn to love salmon, and this recipe is great for bringing strong flavors of the sauce and artichokes up to rival that of the salmon. It was a little too rich for me, though, and I’ll likely try a more Asian-inspired recipe next with salmon. I love all Michele’s recipes – very grateful for her talent!

    Reply
  17. Valerie W. says

    January 10, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    5 stars
    SO GOOD! I love a one pot wonder and can’t wait to make this again.

    Reply
  18. Kathy says

    January 20, 2021 at 11:01 pm

    5 stars
    This was sooooo good, I’ve been stuck in making teriyaki salmon, this is definitely my new go to.

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Creamy Salmon Pasta | hungry one (of a hungry ton) says:
    October 15, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    […] https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/skillet-salmon-creamy-spinach-artichoke-sauce-whole30-keto/ […]

    Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Hi! I’m so happy you stopped by! My name is Michele and I’m a Paleo eater and recipe creator, runner, mom of 3, and the gal behind Paleo Running Momma! Over here you’ll find real-food, clean eating family favorites that you’ll be excited to share with your loved ones. I hope you stay awhile, eat, savor, and enjoy!

Read More

Free Recipes

Subscribe to email updates for new recipes delivered to your inbox!

Footer

Weeknight Ideas

M
Get the Recipe
One-Skillet Teriyaki Meatballs {Paleo, Whole30}
These easy one-skillet teriyaki meatballs are perfect for weeknights.
T
Get the Recipe
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken {Paleo, Whole30}
Packed with flavor and perfect over a sweet potato or greens!
W
Get the Recipe
Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken with Butternut Squash and Apples {Paleo, Whole30}
The perfect no-fuss, one-pan paleo and Whole30 dinner.
TH
Get the Recipe
Crispy “Breaded” Paleo Chicken Cutlets {Whole30}
Quick, simple, and perfect to make ahead of time!
F
Get the Recipe
Loaded Taco Sweet Potato Sliders {Paleo, Whole30}
Packed with flavor and perfect over a sweet potato or greens!

New Recipes

Delivered to your inbox!

Sign Me Up!
Who’s up for one-bowl paleo breadsticks this wee Who’s up for one-bowl paleo breadsticks this weekend? These easy Italian breadsticks are loaded with flavor, Italian herbs and garlic, and have the perfect chewy texture.
They’re great when you’re craving bread but want to keep things clean!  Gluten-free, grain free, dairy free and perfect for dipping 🍕link to the recipe is in my bio 😄https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-breadsticks-one-bowl-gluten-free-dairy-free/
#paleobaking #healthybaking #paleobread
Happy Valentine’s Day 💕🍫aka an excuse to h Happy Valentine’s Day 💕🍫aka an excuse to have chocolate all month long and not mad about it!I present you with the best paleo chocolate cake with chocolate “buttercream” frosting!  A reader favorite and the only blog recipe that also made it to my cookbook - Paleo Baking at Home.  Link to the recipe is in my bio so go make this ASAP (or save for a needed chocolate fix 🍫) P.S. if you haven’t preordered my book yet (releasing March 10!) the link is also in my bio or just search on amazon!
https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-chocolate-cake-chocolate-buttercream/
#paleobaking #paleobakingathome #chocolatecake #paleotreats
Counting down to Valentine’s Day with more choco Counting down to Valentine’s Day with more chocolate 🍫 and we’re making donuts today!  Double chocolate frosted paleo donuts that also happen to be nut free 💕and can be made in a muffin pan too 😄 gluten free, dairy free, kid approved and so fun! Link to the recipe is in my bio ❤️ https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/chocolate-donuts-gf-paleo/
#donuts #chocolate #paleotreats #chocolatedonuts #paleobaking #healthybaking
Brand new on the blog today - chocolate covered ch Brand new on the blog today - chocolate covered cherry fudge brownies 🍫💕 I made these egg free, vegan and paleo and DANG did they rock my world last week. Planning to make them again for Valentine’s Day because hello chocolate heaven magic!  Chocolate covered cherries were my favorite as a kid and the fudgy brownies speak for themselves. Link to the recipe is in my bio 😍https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/chocolate-covered-cherry-fudge-brownies-paleo-vegan/#paleobaking #chocolate #vegan #veganrecipes #vegandesserts
Totally guilty of chocolate AND cheesecake spammin Totally guilty of chocolate AND cheesecake spamming you this week 💕 for Valentine’s Day 💕 and today it’s a paleo + vegan espresso chocolate chip cheesecake!This creamy rich cheesecake has a chocolate cookie crust topped with a cashew based espresso chocolate chip cheesecake layer.  Dairy-free, gluten-free, egg free, refined sugar free. Link to the recipe is in my bio ☕️🍫 https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/espresso-chocolate-chip-cheesecake-paleo-vegan/
#vegandesserts #vegancheesecake #veganrecipes #veganbaking
Every time I make vegan cheesecake I’m amazed th Every time I make vegan cheesecake I’m amazed that it’s possible to make “cheesecake” so legit without any dairy!  Today’s chocolate raspberry mini cheesecakes are no exception - soooo good!These mini vegan cheesecakes have a chewy chocolate layer topped with a super creamy sweet raspberry cashew cheesecake layer.  Top them with a chocolate drizzle and you’re good to go for Valentine’s Day!  Gluten free, no bake, dairy free, egg free, vegan.  Link to the recipe is in my profile 💕🍫 https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/chocolate-raspberry-mini-vegan-cheesecakes-no-bake/#vegancheesecake #vegandesserts #paleovegan #paleotreats #chocolate
Happy Monday!! I have a new IG-only recipe for you Happy Monday!! I have a new IG-only recipe for you today that couldn’t be more perfect for a Monday morning (especially to kick off Valentine’s Day week 💕💕) a yummy Paleo Mocha Latte! ☕️🍫 #ADI added some @ancientnutrition collagen for more protein too. I used the plain version but you can go double-chocolate with their chocolate flavored collagen!I add their collagen protein to my coffee daily for the bonus skin and joint benefits plus extra protein 👍Here’s the recipe for the best paleo mocha latte!
Makes 2 servings
10 oz strong brewed coffee, hot (or espresso, if preferred)
1 cup almond milk, or nut pods creamer, heated in the microwave or a saucepan
2 Tbsp raw cacao powder
2 Tbsp maple sugar (or coconut sugar)
2 scoops Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen Protein (use the chocolate flavor for double chocolate!)
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract optional
Extra cacao powder or shaved dark chocolate for garnishAdd the prepared coffee or espresso, the milk or creamer, cacao powder, maple sugar, collagen, and vanilla to a blender and blend until all is dissolved, then continue to blend until frothy.  Divide between 2 cups and garnish with extra cacao powder or shaved chocolate if desired.  Enjoy!
New today!! These double chocolate muffins are inf New today!! These double chocolate muffins are infused with lots of orange flavor, drizzled with an orange glaze and of course loaded with tons of rich dark chocolate!
Made with almond flour, they have a texture like traditional wheat flour muffins but are totally grain free, dairy-free, and paleo friendly.  Great for snacks, breakfast and brunch!  Link to the recipe is in my profile 😄https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/double-chocolate-orange-muffins-paleo/
#paleobaking #chocolate #paleotreats
Follow on Instagram
Back To Top
© 2021 The Paleo Running Momma
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Policies
Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design. Developed by Once Coupled.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest