Creamy Tuscan Salmon
Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a delectable dish that transports your taste buds straight to Italy. This flavorful recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets enveloped in a luscious, creamy sauce enriched with garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish promises to impress and satisfy with every bite. Serve it alongside pasta or crusty bread for an unforgettable meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; stir until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and let simmer for an additional minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg