Creamy Tuscan Salmon – Healthy Dinner with Salmon
Pan-seared salmon finished in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach for a romantic dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets skin on about 6 ounces each
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 third cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
Half cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Half cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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Pat salmon dry and season with salt pepper and Italian seasoning.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
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Cook salmon skin side down 4 to 5 minutes until crisp then flip and cook 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium and add butter and garlic cooking briefly until fragrant.
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Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and deglaze with chicken broth. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
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Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
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Add spinach and cook until wilted.
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Finish with lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
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Return salmon to skillet and simmer gently 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the salmon. Remove from heat once it flakes easily to keep it tender.