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Creamy Tuscan Salmon With Sun Dried Tomatoes

Creamy Tuscan Salmon With Sun Dried Tomatoes

Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a rich and elegant dinner featuring tender salmon fillets simmered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This easy restaurant-style recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Tongs or Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Paper Towels
  • Plate for resting salmon

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Step 1: Season the salmon

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Step 2: Sear the salmon

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down if using skin-on salmon. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the salmon is mostly cooked through. Transfer the salmon to a plate.

Step 3: Cook the garlic and sun dried tomatoes

  • In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped sun dried tomatoes. Cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring often, until the garlic smells fragrant. Do not let it burn.

Step 4: Make the cream sauce

  • Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Add the heavy cream and stir well. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5: Add Parmesan and spinach

  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth. Add the spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until it wilts into the sauce.

Step 6: Return the salmon to the pan

  • Place the salmon fillets back into the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7: Finish and serve

  • Add lemon juice and taste the sauce. Add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if needed. Serve warm with your favorite side dish.
Keyword Creamy Tuscan Salmon With Sun Dried Tomatoes