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Creamy Mushroom Smothered Salmon Over Wild Rice

Name: Creamy Mushroom Smothered Salmon Over Wild Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2–4 servings
Ingredients: 3–4 salmon fillets; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup Parmesan, freshly grated; Salt and lemon pepper; Paprika; Cooked wild rice, for serving (follow the rice package instructions); Green beans, seasoned with lemon and lemon garlic seasoning, for serving

Posted October 7, 2026 · by The Hangry Wife

Salmon has entered her hot girl era 😏

This creamy mushroom salmon is giving restaurant dinner without the restaurant bill — crispy, buttery salmon smothered in a rich mushroom cream sauce, served with wild rice and lemon garlic green beans.

And yes, salmon is finally getting the attention she deserves.

SAVE this for your next dinner night and send it to someone who needs to make YOU dinner.

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Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Serves: 2–4

Ingredients

3–4 salmon fillets
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan, freshly grated
Salt and lemon pepper
Paprika
Cooked wild rice, for serving (follow the rice package instructions)
Green beans, seasoned with lemon and lemon garlic seasoning, for serving

Instructions

Season the salmon with salt, lemon pepper and paprika.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear the salmon until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add the mushrooms to the same skillet and sauté until golden. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Pour in the heavy cream. Add the Parmesan, then simmer until the sauce thickens.
Add the salmon to a plate over wild rice and spoon that creamy mushroom sauce all over it.
Serve with green beans and prepare to question why you ever paid restaurant prices. 😂