Description
A rich and elegant Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce recipe featuring pan-seared salmon fillets in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This comforting dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, Greek yogurt can be used instead of cream, though it may be tangier.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk or water.
- If the pan is too hot when adding cream, it may split, but whisking usually resolves this.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for about 2 days and revived with a splash of milk when reheating.
- This Tuscan salmon recipe is flavorful on its own but pairs well with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted asparagus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540cal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 0mg