Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon, where tender salmon fillets are bathed in a luscious cream sauce with garlic, tomatoes, and spinach. This Italian-inspired dish is a perfect balance of savory and creamy, making it a delightful main course option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Salmon Fillets:
– 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each, skinless or skin-on)
Seasoning:
– Salt and pepper to taste
For Cooking:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cream Sauce:
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter – 5 cloves garlic, minced – 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved – 1 ½ cups heavy cream – ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese – 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional:
– 3 cups baby spinach – ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained) – Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Sear Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: Saute garlic in butter, add tomatoes, cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Add Spinach and Tomatoes: Stir in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes until wilted.
- Finish Dish: Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce may be thinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
