Tuscan Salmon
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This Tuscan Salmon recipe is a delicious twist on a classic salmon and pasta dish. With tender flaky salmon and a creamy sauce, this simple dinner recipe is going to make your family happy. With a restaurant feel to this elegant dish, you are going to love to indulge in this easy to make recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 skinless salmon filets around 1 lb total
- 4 cups spinach roughly chopped and stems removed (note 1)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 shallot diced (note 2)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained but keep the oil for cooking
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup parmesan cheese lightly packed, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- sprinkle the salmon from one side with salt and pepper
- heat up the oil in a big pan over medium-high heat and add the salmon, seasoned side down. Now sprinkle the other side with salt and pepper too
- cook until bottom side is crisp, for around 3-4 minutes, flip around and cook for another 2-3 minutes
- place cooked salmon on a plate and cover with tin foil
- in the same pan add onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft and slightly brown
- now add the spinach and cook until it has wilted
- add sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and milk and bring to a boil
- cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken
- add the parmesan cheese, stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has desired consistency
- add salt and pepper to taste and serve with pasta, rice, couscous, or bread
Notes
- Note 1: You can also use baby spinach. You don't need to chop it, since it's small enough
- Note 2: You can also use a small onion.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
623kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
575mg
(24%)
Potassium
1637mg
(47%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
3932IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
359mg
(36%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 623 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 623kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1637mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3932IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 359mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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