Creamy Tuscan Salmon
Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a delectable dish featuring tender salmon fillets in a rich, velvety sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and mince the garlic.
- Sear the Salmon: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down in the skillet; cook for about 4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Create the Sauce: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary. Sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Creaminess: Pour in heavy cream while stirring constantly; let it simmer gently. Add grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes). Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Combine Everything: Return the salmon fillets to the skillet to soak up the sauce for about 2 minutes on low heat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes. Substitute salmon with chicken or shrimp if preferred. Serve over pasta or rice to absorb the delicious sauce.