Creamy Tuscan Salmon
Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a delightful dish that elevates any dining occasion. Featuring tender salmon fillets enveloped in a rich, herb-infused sauce with vibrant sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, this recipe is a perfect balance of comfort and elegance. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings, promising to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Sear skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for another 4 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth; stir continuously.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Return salmon to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over pasta or rice, drizzled with the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 428
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg