Description
Creamy Tuscan Salmon features perfectly seared salmon filets bathed in a luscious sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. This dish combines bold Mediterranean flavors and creamy textures for an elegant yet easy-to-make weeknight or special occasion dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 3 salmon filets (about 1 pound total)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sauce
- 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
- Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon filets dry using a paper towel. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the salmon filets and sear each side for 3 to 4 minutes until they develop a golden-brown crust. Note that the salmon won’t be fully cooked at this stage. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics and Tomatoes: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the diced white onion, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant and the onions soften.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Lower the heat to low, then add the fresh baby spinach. Allow the sauce to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts completely. Season with salt to taste.
- Finish Cooking the Salmon: Return the seared salmon filets to the pan, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Simmer on low for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- This 30-minute Tuscan Salmon recipe has a rich and creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, onions, and spinach.
- Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions requiring a flavorful yet simple entree.
- Serve it over pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon filet with sauce (~1/3 of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
