Creamy Tuscan salmon recipe
This Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe is a one-pan dinner made with tender salmon, garlic parmesan cream sauce, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Easy enough for weeknights but fancy enough for entertaining, this creamy Tuscan salmon skillet is packed with flavor and ready in about 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 767kcal
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- ¾ cup yellow onion chopped
- ⅓ cup vegetable broth
- 1 ¾ cups heavy cream
- 1.5 oz sundried tomatoes
- 3 cups spinach rough chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- pinch creole seasoning
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets on the flesh side with a pinch of Creole seasoning. Place the salmon, skin side down, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the salmon over and peel off the skin.(If skin does not remove easily, flip back over and cook on the skin side for an additional minute.) Cook flesh side down for an additional 5 minutes. When the salmon reaches your desired temperature (I prefer 135 degrees), remove it from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and butter in the remaining cooked juices for about one to two minutes. Then add the sundried tomatoes, onions, and broth. Sauté till onions are translucent and the sauce reduces slightly.
- Add the baby spinach to the sauce and allow it to wilt.
- Then, add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and mix well. Let the mixture simmer for another minute until the cheese melts completely.
- Once the cheese is melted, return the sauteed salmon fillets to the pan and serve. Serve over rice, your favorite pasta, or with steamed broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots.
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Notes
- Don’t overcook the salmon — slightly under is better since it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and creates a smoother sauce.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen it.
Nutrition
Calories: 767kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 1507mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4127IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 3mg