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Creamy Tuscan Salmon

Indulgent Creamy Tuscan Salmon for a Cozy Dinner Delight

Enjoy this Creamy Tuscan Salmon, a comforting dish that combines seared salmon with a rich, creamy sauce made of cherry tomatoes and spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Use half chopped and half whole for texture variety.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is recommended for best results.
  • 1 cup Spinach Can substitute with kale or Swiss chard if preferred.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Use fresh for optimal taste; dried basil can be substituted.
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic provides the best flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional; adjust quantity according to heat preference.
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Make sure to use skin-on fillets for added flavor.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil until shimmering.
  2. Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Remove the salmon from the skillet and keep warm.
  5. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  6. Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to burst.
  7. Pour heavy cream into the skillet, season, and let simmer until slightly thickened.
  8. Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
  9. Return the salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and heat through.
  10. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure skillet is hot enough for a proper sear and avoid moving the salmon immediately after placing it in the pan.

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