Creamy Tuscan Salmon: 1 EASY Gourmet Meal
This Creamy Tuscan Salmon recipe is a restaurant-quality dinner you can easily make at home. It features tender salmon in a rich, flavorful sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared and Simmered
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Add red pepper flakes if using.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
- Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve with your favorite pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
