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Creamy Tuscan salmon fillet topped with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, served with garlic bread on a white plate.

Creamy Tuscan Salmon: A Quick and Irresistible Dinner

  • Author: Alyssa
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Enjoy this low-carb creamy Tuscan salmon with sun-dried tomatoes, ready in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

Scale

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 4 ounce salmon fillets (Four Fillets)

    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for the salmon (plus more)

    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more)

    • 2 tablespoons butter

    • 6 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)

    • 18 ounces cherry tomatoes

    • 1 cup heavy cream

    • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt for the sauce

    • 1 teaspoon dried basil

    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    • black pepper to taste

    • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)

    • 3–4 ounces spinach (chopped)

    • 1/2 bunch fresh basil (roughly chopped)

Instructions

  1. Start by searing the salmon. Heat a 12 inch high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the pan to sit on the burner for a few minutes until it gets very hot.
  2. While the pan heats, pat each salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Season the top side with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the hot pan, swirling to coat. The oil should shimmer immediately. Carefully place the salmon fillets into the hot pan (skin side down if applicable). Ensure there is space between each piece to avoid steaming. Sprinkle the other side of the fillets with a bit more salt and pepper.
  4. Let the salmon sear for 1-3 minutes, depending on the thickness. Once a nice brown sear forms, flip the fillets and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, then turn off the heat. Avoid overcooking the salmon.
  5. Remove the salmon from the pan and set it aside on a plate to keep warm.
  6. Next, make the Tuscan sauce. In the same pan, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter to the remaining oil. Once melted, add 6 cloves of minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Chop half of the cherry tomatoes and leave the other half whole. Add both to the pan and cook for about 1 minute until some tomatoes begin to split.
  8. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, then add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and black pepper to taste.
  9. Allow the cream mixture to come to a light simmer for about 2-4 minutes.
  10. Add in 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese and 3-4 ounces of chopped spinach, stirring to combine.
  11. Continue cooking over medium heat until the cream thickens and the spinach wilts.
  12. Add in the chopped fresh basil and return the salmon to the pan, heating through if necessary.
  13. Serve immediately with your choice of pasta, roasted potatoes, rice, or simply on its own with a fresh green salad!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450

Keywords: salmon, creamy, Tuscan, dinner, comfort food

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