Description
Indulge in this decadent Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon for a luxurious dining experience. Pan-seared salmon fillets bathed in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese will elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until cooked.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic and onion in butter. Add tomatoes, cream, cheese, and seasoning. Simmer.
- Combine: Add spinach, return salmon to the skillet, simmer briefly. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version or use coconut cream for dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: ~480 kcal
- Sugar: ~4 g
- Sodium: ~420 mg
- Fat: ~34 g
- Saturated Fat: ~16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~7 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~36 g
- Cholesterol: ~120 mg
