Description
Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. Tender salmon fillets are enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This dish not only warms your heart but also elevates any meal into a special occasion. Perfect for impressing guests or a comforting weeknight dinner, it’s a must-try recipe that combines simplicity with elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently to combine; let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese, cooking until spinach wilts and sauce is creamy.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the dish, adjusting seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg