Description
Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a delectable dish featuring succulent salmon fillets paired with a rich and creamy sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or comforting meals that delight the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 salmon filets (about 1 pound total)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ white onion diced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the salmon and set aside.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, add diced onions, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Reduce the heat to low, then add fresh baby spinach and allow the sauce to simmer until the spinach wilts. Taste and add salt if desired.
- Return the salmon to the pan and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the salmon in olive oil and seasonings for 30 minutes before cooking.
Feel free to substitute other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers if you prefer.
Serve with pasta or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg