Description
This Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a delightful dish featuring succulent salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy meal at home, it promises an explosion of flavor with simple ingredients and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 salmon filets (about 1 pound total)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ white onion diced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon filets dry using a paper towel. Season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon filets and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. They don’t need to be fully cooked yet. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add diced onion, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or until fragrant and softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream, add shredded parmesan cheese, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Lower the heat and mix in the fresh baby spinach, allowing it to simmer until the spinach wilts. Adjust the flavor with additional salt as needed.
- Return the salmon to the pan and allow it to simmer in the sauce for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
For a bit of heat, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce.
You can substitute the salmon with chicken if desired, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences, such as adding bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg