Description
This Tuscan Salmon recipe is a flavorful and creamy dish featuring seared salmon fillets served in a rich sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. The combination of Italian seasoning and creamy sauce brings a delightful Mediterranean flair to a simple pan-seared salmon, perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound salmon fillet (or four fillets)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, more to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1–2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for searing the salmon.
- Season the salmon: Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 3-5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the salmon and sear the other side for about one minute. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Sauté the finely chopped onion until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Prepare creamy sauce: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth (or dry white wine), then add the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add spinach and return salmon: Stir in the baby spinach and allow it to wilt in the sauce. Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top.
- Serve: Serve the Tuscan salmon hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil as desired.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh salmon fillets with skin on for a crispy texture.
- Substitute chicken broth with dry white wine for a more authentic flavor.
- Adjust Italian seasoning to taste for more or less herbaceous notes.
- Spinach can be substituted with kale or Swiss chard if preferred.
- Serve with crusty bread or over cooked pasta or rice to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Tuscan salmon, creamy salmon recipe, sun-dried tomato salmon, Italian salmon, salmon skillet dinner
