Name: Creamy Tuscan Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and sliced; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

Delicious salmon fillets in a rich and creamy Tuscan sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and sliced
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Step 1: Sear the Salmon – Start by seasoning the salmon filets with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside on a plate.
Step 2: Make the Creamy Tuscan Sauce – Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and Italian herbs, letting them warm through for about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let the mixture come to a simmer.
Step 3: Add Cheese and Spinach – Once simmering, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring until it melts completely into the sauce, thickening it slightly. Add the fresh spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until wilted.
Step 4: Return Salmon to the Skillet – Nestle the cooked salmon fillets back into the sauce, spooning the creamy Tuscan sauce over the top. Let them warm through for 2–3 more minutes. Serve immediately with your favorite side dish.

Notes

This dish pairs well with pasta or a fresh salad.
Adjust seasoning to taste, as some sun-dried tomatoes can be salty.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg