Tuscan Salmon
Creamy Tuscan Salmon combines tender salmon fillets with a rich sauce of cream, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and Parmesan for a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
Ingredients
- 3 fillets salmon about 1 pound total
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ white onion diced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly shredded
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup baby spinach fresh
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: dice onion and garlic, chop sun-dried tomatoes, halve cherry tomatoes, rinse spinach.
- Pat salmon dry. Season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion for 2 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and garlic. Cook 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return salmon to skillet. Spoon sauce over salmon and cook 2 more minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
Serve with pasta, rice, or fresh salad. Substitute coconut cream for a dairy-free version.