Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon is a luxurious dish that transforms your kitchen into a fine dining experience. This incredibly flavorful recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and parmesan cheese. It’s an ideal choice for both special occasions and cozy weeknight dinners, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it over pasta or rice, and savor the vibrant colors and mouthwatering aromas that make every bite unforgettable.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin off)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic (finely diced)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 5 ounces sun-dried tomato strips
- 1¾ cups half and half
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then sear for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Pour in dry white wine (if using) and let it reduce slightly; then add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Lower the heat and stir in half and half, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer gently.
- Add spinach and parmesan; stir until cheese melts. If thicker sauce is desired, incorporate cornstarch mixed with water gradually.
- Return salmon to the pan, spooning the creamy sauce over each filet before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 105mg