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Creamy Tuscan Salmon

A rich and silky salmon dish cooked in a garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Mediterranean
Calories: 590

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika optional
Tuscan Cream Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add butter to the skillet, then sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add spinach and let it wilt.
  7. Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  8. Stir in lemon juice, garnish with basil, and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with pasta, rice, potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.