Tuscan Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
555 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Tuscan Salmon Recipe
Description
This Tuscan Salmon Recipe features boneless, skinless salmon fillets seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. The salmon is sautéed in olive oil and butter until cooked through and then rested. In the same pan, sun-dried tomatoes, green onion, and minced garlic are sautéed briefly to release their flavors. Heavy cream and finely shredded Parmesan cheese are added and heated to a gentle boil before reducing the heat to simmer and thicken slightly.
Fresh baby spinach is stirred in last until wilted, resulting in a creamy sauce that clings to the salmon. The flavors are savory, creamy, and nuanced by the Parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes, while the spinach adds a fresh green element. The salmon remains tender and moist from the quick pan-sear and resting method.
This preparation can be served as a main course and pairs well with simple sides like rice or vegetables. The recipe focuses on stovetop cooking using a skillet and finishes with a rich, creamy sauce that complements the salmon's natural flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon cut into 4 even slices, boneless, skinless filet
- 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste, fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped, packed in oil
- 1/4 cup green onion green parts, chopped
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded
- 2 cups spinach fresh baby leaves
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
- In a large nonreactive skillet over medium heat melt in oil and butter. Once the butter is done foaming, add the salmon fillets, skin side up and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until cooked through to a safe internal temperature of 145°F on an instant-read thermometer at the thickest part of the salmon. Transfer the salmon to a platter and tent with foil to rest and keep warm.
- In the same pan over medium heat, add more oil only if needed then add your sun-dried tomatoes, green onion and minced garlic. Sauté another one minute or until the garlic is fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the cream and sprinkle Parmesan over the top bring to a light boil, stirring frequently then reduce the heat and simmer for one minute until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add spinach and stir for 30 seconds or just until wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the salmon back to the pan and spoon warm sauce over it then garnish with chives if desired and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 555kcal | 28% |
| Carbs | 6g | |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 520mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1158mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2667IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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