Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon is a rich and flavorful dish featuring seared salmon fillets cooked in a luscious garlic butter cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, skinless
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets evenly with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance their natural flavors and prepare them for cooking.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet and sear them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked to your preferred doneness. Then, remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic to maintain a sweet, aromatic flavor.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and dried Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, which enhances the flavors and slightly thickens the sauce.
- Add Spinach and Parmesan: Incorporate the baby spinach and grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce. Stir continuously until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts, creating a creamy, flavorful mixture.
- Combine Salmon and Sauce: Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Let the salmon simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld together and the salmon absorbs the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh herbaceous note. Serve the salmon hot for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Use skinless salmon fillets for an easy-to-eat dish.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can add extra flavor, just reduce added olive oil accordingly.
- Serve with crusty bread or over pasta to enjoy the creamy sauce fully.
