Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Tuscan Salmon, a delightful dish featuring seared salmon fillets in a luscious cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. Perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season and Sear Salmon: Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic, then add cherry tomatoes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer until heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Salmon can be swapped with chicken or shrimp using the same method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
