Creamy Tuscan Salmon
Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a delightful dish that brings vibrant Italian flavors straight to your dinner table. Featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a luscious, creamy sauce enriched with garlic, fresh spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, this recipe is perfect for both weeknights and special occasions. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy evenings when you want to impress. Serve it over rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce, and enjoy a meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper; sear skin-side down for about 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove salmon from the skillet and sauté minced garlic in the same pan until fragrant.
- Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir in Parmesan and lemon juice, then return salmon to the skillet to simmer for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg