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Tuscan Salmon Recipe
Tuscan salmon in a sun-dried tomato and garlic cream sauce tastes like fine dining, but it’s really easy to make. The salmon is pan-seared producing crisp edges that seal in a tender, flaky and juicy center. Every bite has so much flavor! Pair this versatile salmon with mashed potatoes, white rice, pasta, quinoa or spaghetti squash – there are so many options!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 555 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless salmon filet cut into 4 even slices
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup green onion green parts, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
555kcal
(28%)
Carbs
6g
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
520mg
(22%)
Potassium
1158mg
(33%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2667IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555
% 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.