Description
Tuscan Salmon is a rich and comforting seafood dinner featuring perfectly seared salmon in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This elegant yet easy meal comes together in just 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon fillets for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the top.
- Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Swap spinach with kale for a heartier texture.
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
Add mushrooms or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
Shrimp can be substituted for salmon for a seafood variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of broth or cream if needed.
Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
