Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Tuscan Salmon, a dish that perfectly marries tender salmon fillets with a luscious creamy sauce. This recipe features vibrant sun-dried and cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With just 30 minutes of preparation, Tuscan Salmon is quick to make yet impressively flavorful. Serve it over pasta or alongside rice for a complete meal that your family and guests will adore. The beautiful presentation of this colorful dish will surely make it the star of your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on, about 6 ounces each)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- Fresh basil and parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy; flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried and cherry tomatoes; cook until softened.
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Pour in cream, add Parmesan, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in lemon zest and juice before returning salmon to the skillet to coat with sauce.
- Garnish with chopped basil and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (190g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg