Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon, a delightful main course featuring seared salmon fillets in a velvety cream sauce with savory garlic, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cream Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cups baby spinach
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Sauté garlic and onion in butter. Add cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice. Simmer and add spinach.
- Finish the Dish: Return salmon to the pan, spoon sauce over fillets, and simmer until heated through. Serve hot with garnish.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream and dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
