Irresistible Creamy Parmesan Tuscan Salmon Recipe in 30 Minutes
This Irresistible Creamy Parmesan Tuscan Salmon Recipe features a quick and delightful blend of flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or thawed is best
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For pan-searing
For the Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute half-and-half for a lighter alternative
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is ideal
- 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped, oil-packed preferred
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with kale
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Can substitute with dried basil or oregano
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional but recommended
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Place salmon in the skillet skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
- Flip salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked; remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, lower heat slightly and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream, stirring gently and bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning; cook until spinach wilts.
- Return salmon to skillet and spoon sauce over; heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a complete meal, consider serving with garlic bread or a light salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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