Description
Savory tuscan salmon delivers a Mediterranean-inspired culinary experience with rich, creamy sauce and perfectly seared fish. Fresh herbs and sun-dried tomatoes complement delicate salmon, promising an elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz/170 g) salmon fillets, patted dry with paper towels
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped herbs (basil and parsley), plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsps butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Sear Salmon: Heat skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Season salmon fillets with kosher salt and black pepper. Place fillets skin-side up, cooking undisturbed until golden-brown, about 6 minutes.
- Create Sauce Base: Flip salmon, cook 2 minutes, then remove. Reduce heat, melt butter until foamy. Add minced garlic, stirring quickly to prevent burning.
- Build Vegetable Layer: Introduce halved cherry tomatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes burst. Fold in baby spinach, allowing it to wilt and integrate with tomatoes.
- Develop Creamy Texture: Pour heavy cream into skillet, sprinkle Parmesan cheese and chopped herbs. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer, reducing heat to thicken sauce for 3 minutes.
- Final Assembly: Return salmon to skillet, spooning creamy sauce over fillets. Simmer 3 minutes until salmon is fully cooked and sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with additional fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice for a bright, citrusy accent.
Notes
- Optimize Salmon Searing: Pat salmon dry before seasoning to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Medium-high heat is crucial for creating a perfect crust without overcooking the delicate fish.
- Prevent Herb Burning: Add fresh herbs at the end of cooking to maintain their vibrant color, intense aroma, and maximum nutritional benefits.
- Cream Sauce Success: Stir constantly when adding Parmesan to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth, creamy texture that coats the salmon evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg