Creamy Tuscan Salmon
This Creamy Tuscan Salmon features a rich and creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, onions, and spinach, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 3 filets salmon about 1 pound total
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
For the sauce
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ white onion diced
- 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
Cooking Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the salmon and set aside.
- In the same pan over medium heat, add onions, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low, then stir in the fresh baby spinach and allow the sauce to simmer, until the spinach is wilted. Stir in salt, to taste, if desired.
- Place the salmon back into the pan and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
Notes
The olive oil should lightly coat the bottom of the pan, it may need more depending on the size of the pan. You can add heat by stirring in a pinch or two of red pepper flakes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving, if desired. Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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