Description
Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a rich, restaurant-quality skillet dinner made in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, oil-packed, drained)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon (skin-side down if using skin-on). Cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and mostly cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. If using red pepper flakes, add them now.
- Return the salmon to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over each fillet. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 125–130°F for medium).
- Sprinkle with fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- This dish is elegant enough for entertaining yet simple enough for a weeknight meal.
- One pan makes for easy cleanup.
- Feel free to add more vegetables if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Skillet Dinner, Italian Cuisine