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Creamy Tuscan Salmon
This 20-minute creamy Tuscan salmon recipe has a very flavorful cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and a kiss of lemon juice. It's easy and elegant!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 453 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon cut into 4 pieces
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (see note)
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1-2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil sliced thin
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep your salmon and sprinkle each piece on both sides with salt & pepper and garlic powder, then dredge the salmon in flour.
- Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon. Cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes/side or until it has a nice crust (careful not to overcook - it should not be fully cooked yet). Take the salmon out of the pan and set aside.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Let it bubble for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the cream and let it cook for a couple more minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add the spinach to the skillet. Let it wilt for 30 seconds or so, then add the fish in. Cook for a few minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the sauce thickens up a bit.
- Serve with the basil and fresh parmesan if desired.
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Notes
- Anything around 3/4-1 pound of fish will work. Most grocery store salmon is about an inch thick in the thickest part, so use that for reference when considering how long to cook it.
- I used the oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (draining them prior to adding to the sauce), which tend to taste more concentrated. If using a variety not packed in oil, you may want to add more if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
151mg
(50%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
1061mg
(30%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
6668IU
(133%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1061mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6668IU | 133% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.