Description
Tuscan Salmon is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of Italy with the health benefits of salmon. This recipe features tender salmon fillets cooked in a creamy sauce adorned with sun-dried and cherry tomatoes, garlic, and vibrant spinach. With its unique mix of flavors, this dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, leaving everyone craving more. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or fresh salads, making it an impressive yet easy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on)
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Cherry tomatoes
- Baby spinach
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Red chili flakes
- Lemon zest and juice
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Cook the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy; flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried and cherry tomatoes; cook until soft.
- Stir in baby spinach until wilted, then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2-3 minutes before adding lemon zest and juice.
- Return salmon to the skillet, allowing it to simmer gently in the sauce for a couple of minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg