Description
This Tuscan Salmon is rich, creamy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Perfectly seared salmon fillets are simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan for a restaurant-quality dinner made at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon, skin removed and cut into filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove salmon and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter, then sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Add heavy cream and chicken stock, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- Return salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until salmon is fully cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve this dish with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- You can use jarred or fresh sun-dried tomatoes—if packed in oil, drain before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg