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Creamy Tuscan Salmon

Creamy Tuscan Salmon
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Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets served in a luscious sauce made from garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, this elegant yet easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering comforting, nutritious, and gourmet flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Seasonings

  • 4 fresh skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme blend)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Sear the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and tomatoes are softened, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Add Spinach and Cream: Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the sauce gently simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  4. Stir in Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce. Stir well until the cheese melts completely and blends smoothly into the creamy sauce.
  5. Return Salmon to the Skillet: Nestle the salmon fillets back into the creamy sauce. Spoon sauce over the tops and let simmer together for 1 minute to meld flavors. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use the freshest salmon possible for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing salmon to ensure a crispy crust.
  • Keep the heat on low to medium after adding cream to prevent curdling.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than pre-shredded for smoother melting.
  • Allow salmon to rest briefly after cooking to retain juiciness and tenderness.

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