Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Creamy Tuscan Salmon dish. Tender seared salmon fillets bathed in a luxurious sauce with garlic, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. A perfect blend of flavors that will elevate any weeknight dinner to a restaurant-quality experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless or skin-on, about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon fillets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in the heavy cream, stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish Dish: Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer gently for 2–3 more minutes to reheat the salmon. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
- Delicious served with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Skin-on salmon can be used if preferred—sear skin-side down first.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
