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Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this restaurant-quality creamy Tuscan salmon that cooks in just one pan! Packed with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a velvety cream sauce, this dish brings the flavors of Tuscany to your table in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Create the Cream Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
  3. Add Spinach and Cheese: Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
  4. Finish and Serve: Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over the fillets. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan when searing salmon. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Serve with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for keto-friendly meals.