Creamy Tuscan Salmon
The Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe combines rich salmon with a velvety sauce filled with vibrant Tuscan flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon Fillets Approximately 6 ounces each.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil for searing.
- 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic.
- 3 cups Spinach Fresh baby spinach.
- 0.5 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped for flavor.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream For the creamy sauce.
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated for flavor.
- to taste Salt Kosher salt for seasoning.
- to taste Black Pepper Freshly cracked black pepper for seasoning.
- handful Fresh Basil For garnishing.
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients and gather them for cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on one side.
- Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove salmon and set aside, covering with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over it, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the salmon and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or different proteins. Serve with sides like salad or garlic bread.