Description
Creamy Tuscan Salmon features pan-seared salmon fillets in a luscious garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is a rich yet healthy seafood dinner that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or sub ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes)
- 1½ cups baby spinach
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for heat
- Optional garnish: fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Prep and season the salmon: Pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon, skin-side down if using, and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan. Stir and simmer gently.
- Add the greens: Stir in spinach until wilted. Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat, if desired.
- Return the salmon: Nestle salmon back into the pan, spooning sauce over the fillets. Simmer for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the salmon: It should be moist and just opaque in the center.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil: This adds a richer, more intense flavor.
- Add spinach last: Overcooking spinach can make it slimy.
- Deglaze the pan: Add a splash of broth or cream to loosen browned bits for added flavor.
- For a lighter version: Swap heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Salmon, Garlic Cream Salmon, Mediterranean Salmon, Easy Salmon Dinner, Salmon with Spinach, Tomato Spinach Salmon