Description
This Tuscan Salmon is a creamy, flavor-packed dish featuring pan-seared salmon in a garlic-infused Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It’s a quick and easy meal that feels gourmet but comes together in under 30 minutes. Serve it over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Sear the Salmon: Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper, then sear in a pan with olive oil and butter for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: In the same pan, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds.
- Deglaze with Wine: Add white wine or broth, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, cooking until smooth and creamy.
- Add Spinach and Salmon: Add spinach, let it wilt, then return salmon to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes, spooning sauce over the fillets.
- Serve Hot: Enjoy over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Swap white wine for chicken broth with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired