Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe
Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a one-pan dinner featuring tender salmon in a rich garlic cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 pound fresh salmon cut into 4 pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 –2 cups fresh baby spinach
Optional Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil thinly sliced
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Lightly dredge each salmon fillet in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the salmon fillets.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until a golden crust forms.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet.
- Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add the baby spinach and stir until slightly wilted.
- Return the salmon to the skillet.
- Continue cooking for several minutes until the salmon is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious Creamy Tuscan Salmon.
Notes
- Chicken broth is used as a halal-friendly alternative to wine.
- Baby kale can replace spinach.
- For extra richness, add additional Parmesan to the sauce.