Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce
If you’re in search of a comforting yet elegant meal, look no further than this Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce. This delightful dish features perfectly seared salmon fillets enveloped in a creamy sauce enriched with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, bringing the essence of Tuscany to your dinner table. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but also packed with vibrant flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With wholesome ingredients and simple steps, you’ll be able to impress your loved ones with a gourmet meal right at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3–4 sun-dried tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/2 cup fruit juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon skin-side up for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant. Deglaze with grape juice and simmer until reduced by half.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined. Toss in spinach until wilted, then return the salmon to the pan and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg