Description
Creamy garlic butter Tuscan salmon delivers Mediterranean coastal magic on your dinner plate. Rich parmesan, tender salmon, and sun-kissed herbs create an elegant meal you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets, skin off (or substitute with trout or any white fish)
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Sauce and Finishing Ingredients:
- 5 ounces (142 grams) sun-dried tomato strips in oil, jarred (drained of oil)
- 1 ¾ cups (414 milliliters) half-and-half
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- ½ cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and warm olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a perfect searing environment for the salmon fillets.
- Generously season salmon with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage on both surfaces.
- Carefully place salmon into the hot skillet, positioning flesh-side downward, and sear for approximately 5 minutes per side until achieving desired doneness.
- Extract salmon from the pan and temporarily reserve on a separate plate while maintaining its warmth.
- Utilize the remaining pan juices to melt butter, creating a rich foundational layer for the sauce.
- Introduce minced garlic into the melted butter, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for roughly 60 seconds.
- Incorporate diced onions, gently cooking until they transform into a translucent, tender consistency.
- Fold in sun-dried tomatoes, permitting them to infuse their intense flavor profile into the developing sauce.
- Reduce cooking temperature and gradually pour half-and-half, stirring consistently to create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer, seasoning with additional salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- Gently cascade spinach leaves into the sauce, watching them delicately wilt and integrate with the creamy base.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring until completely melted and the mixture achieves a slightly thickened consistency.
- If a more substantial sauce is desired, incorporate the cornstarch mixture, continuing to stir until reaching optimal thickness.
- Reintroduce salmon fillets into the pan, nestling them within the luxurious Tuscan-inspired sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Present the creamy garlic butter Tuscan salmon atop a bed of pasta, fluffy rice, or crisp steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Quick weeknight dinner packed with rich, indulgent flavors that come together in under 30 minutes.
- Perfectly seared salmon fillets get bathed in a luxurious, creamy sauce bursting with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach.
- Pro tip: Sear salmon flesh-side down first to achieve a golden-brown crust and seal in moisture for tender, flaky results.
- Customize the sauce thickness by adding cornstarch for a more velvety texture or keeping it lighter with just cream and cheese.
- Versatile dish that pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbal finish that cuts through the richness of the creamy sauce and complements the salmon’s natural flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg