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Two salmon fillets in a creamy Tuscan sauce with spinach and tomatoes. Creamy Tuscan Salmon recipe.

Creamy Tuscan Salmon

This recipe features pan-seared salmon in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each, skin on or off
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach packed
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if using skin-on. Sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  3. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken.
  6. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Stir until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the salmon.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. You can also add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.

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