Tuscan Salmon
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
374 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Tuscan Salmon
Description
Tuscan Salmon combines pan-seared salmon fillets with a white wine and cream sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. The salmon is first browned for a crispy surface while keeping the interior tender. The sauce simmers gently, allowing the cream and wine to meld with the savory tang of the sun-dried tomatoes and the subtle heat of cayenne pepper. Fresh baby spinach is added at the end to wilt lightly, bringing color and freshness. Lemon juice brightens the dish, while chopped parsley or Italian basil adds a final herbal note.
The result is a dish with tender, lightly crisped salmon fillets bathed in a creamy, flavorful sauce that highlights the combination of buttery richness and gentle acidity. Serving it immediately preserves the spinach's color and the salmon's texture. This meal can be accompanied by sides that complement its richness, such as steamed vegetables or hearty grains.
If avoiding alcohol, the white wine in the sauce can be substituted with water without significantly altering the creamy base. The dish should be served promptly to enjoy the intended textures and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 grams) salmon cut into 3 pieces, fillets
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes cut into pieces, in oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 3 cayenne pepper dashes
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, or Italian basil
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over high heat and melt the butter. Pan-sear the salmon fillets, starting with the skin side down. Flip the salmon and continue to pan-sear until browned on the surface (the inside may not be fully cooked at this point). Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to low in the skillet and add the garlic, sautéing until fragrant. Then add the cooking wine, heavy cream, and sun-dried tomatoes. Turn the heat to the lowest setting to let it simmer.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and season the sauce with salt and cayenne pepper.
- Add the spinach and lemon juice. Once the spinach wilts and the salmon is cooked through, turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped parsley (or Italian basil) and serve immediately.
Notes
- Omit white wine and replace with water if avoiding alcohol.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 894mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1934IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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