Description
Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a rich, flavorful one-pan dish with seared salmon, garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
1. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sear salmon 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour in broth and heavy cream; stir and simmer.
6. Add Parmesan, spinach, and seasoning; stir until creamy.
7. Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2–3 minutes. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Add mushrooms or roasted peppers for variation.
Use coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg