Description
Creamy Tuscan Salmon features tender salmon in a rich sauce made from fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan. This dish is simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, making it ideal for a quick and hearty meal.
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 dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the salmon and set aside.
- In the same pan, add diced onions, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low and add fresh baby spinach, allowing it to wilt.
- Return the salmon to the pan and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
Notes
Adjust the seasoning with salt according to your taste preference.
Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for additional flavor.
Serve with a side of pasta or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 132mg