Description
Creamy Tuscan Salmon features tender salmon filets cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. This easy skillet recipe delivers restaurant-quality Tuscan flavors in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal.
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
- Prepare and season salmon: Pat the salmon filets dry using a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Sear the salmon: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, place the salmon filets skin side down and sear them for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they develop a golden brown crust. The salmon does not need to be fully cooked at this stage because it will finish cooking in the sauce. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook vegetables and aromatics: Using the same skillet over medium heat, add the diced white onion, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant, creating the base of the sauce.
- Make the creamy sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, paprika, and Italian seasoning into the vegetable mixture. Reduce the heat to low, then add the fresh baby spinach and simmer gently until the spinach wilts and blends into the sauce. Taste and adjust salt as desired.
- Finish cooking the salmon: Carefully return the seared salmon filets to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy Tuscan sauce. Simmer everything together on low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the flavors meld beautifully.
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 weeknights or special occasions!
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and creamy texture.
- Serve with crusty bread, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon during searing since it will continue cooking in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon filet with sauce
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
