Description
This Creamy Tuscan Salmon recipe offers a rich and flavorful twist on classic salmon, featuring a luscious creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for an elegant yet quick dinner that combines tender seared salmon with a savory Italian-inspired sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound salmon fillet (or 4 individual fillets), skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, plus more to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sear Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the salmon skin-side down if skin is on, and cook until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip the salmon and sear the other side briefly until the salmon is nearly cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and soft. Then add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, letting the flavors combine.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth or dry white wine to deglaze the pan. Follow by adding the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese while continuously whisking. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Finish: Add the baby spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted. Return the seared salmon to the skillet and spoon the creamy Tuscan sauce generously over the fillets. Heat everything together for a minute to marry the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Tuscan salmon hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or basil if desired, for an added burst of freshness and color.
Notes
- Use skin-on salmon for a crispier texture, but skinless fillets work well too.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Chicken broth can be replaced with dry white wine for more depth of flavor.
- Adjust Italian seasoning quantity to your preference or use fresh herbs like thyme and oregano.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon to keep it tender and moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
