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Creamy Tuscan Salmon

Creamy Tuscan Salmon

Anamaria Negoita
This Tuscan Salmon is creamy, garlicky, and packed with fresh spinach and tomatoes. It’s a quick, flavorful dinner that feels fancy but comes together in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Seafood Dish
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean, Tuscan
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g salmon fillets skinless
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 50 g sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 100 ml white wine
  • 150 ml heavy cream
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 handful spinach leaves
  • 2 tsp Italian herbs
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Salmon: Place salmon fillets in a hot pan, fat side down, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in the same pan, add onion and garlic, and cook until soft and fragrant.
  • Add Tomatoes: Toss in cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes, cook briefly, then stir in tomato paste.
  • Build the Sauce: Lower the heat, pour in white wine, heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, stirring to make a creamy sauce.
  • Wilt the Spinach: Add spinach leaves and cook until just wilted into the sauce.
  • Return the Salmon: Nestle salmon pieces back into the pan, spoon some sauce over the top, and simmer for 1 minute to combine flavors.
  • Serve: Sprinkle extra Parmesan over the salmon and serve immediately with your favorite side.

Notes

Recipe Notes:
  • Use skinless salmon fillets for a tender, easy-to-sear finish.
  • Don’t overcook the salmon—it should stay moist and flaky.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet, concentrated flavor; you can soak them briefly if they’re too dry.
  • For extra richness, use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded.
  • You can swap white wine with chicken or vegetable stock if you prefer an alcohol-free version.
  • Feel free to adjust the cream to make the sauce thicker or lighter, depending on your taste.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Creamy Salmon Recipe, Garlic Parmesan Salmon, Spinach and Tomato Salmon, Tuscan Salmon
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