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Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Indulgent Tuscan Salmon with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Recipe

Experience the delight of Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce, a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon or firm white fish like cod or halibut
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
For the Cream Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
  • ½ cup Dry White Wine or chicken/vegetable broth with lemon juice
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream light cream can be substituted
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach other greens can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cooking Spoon
  • measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high, add olive oil and butter. Sear salmon skin-side down for 6-7 minutes until golden brown, then remove.
  2. In the same skillet, lower the heat, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 30 seconds. Add wine to deglaze, simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, mix until smooth. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Return the salmon to the skillet, skin-side down. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning. Serve salmon topped with creamy sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with sauceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a perfect crust, ensure salmon is patted dry before cooking.

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