Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Garlic Spinach
This Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make at home! Juicy pan-seared salmon fillets are smothered in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Serve it with pasta, rice, or a side of roasted vegetables for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
Instructions
Cook the Salmon:
- Season the salmon fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Make the Creamy Tuscan Sauce:
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and melt butter in the same skillet.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the Spinach & Tomatoes:
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and let them soften in the sauce.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 1 minute).
Combine & Serve:
- Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Let the salmon simmer in the sauce for 2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately.