Description
Indulge in the flavors of Tuscany with this delightful Tuscan Salmon dish. Tender salmon fillets are enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce, enriched with vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, but it’s also a feast for the eyes and palate. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, this dish is sure to impress. Pair it with your favorite grains or crusty bread to soak up the delectable sauce, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on, about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- Fresh basil and parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add sun-dried tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Cook until softened and stir in spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; add lemon zest and juice. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Return salmon to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce to heat through.
- Finish by garnishing with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg