Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon is a delectable dish that transports you to Tuscany with every bite. Tender, flaky salmon fillets are enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce, enhanced by vibrant sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for date nights or impressing guests, making any dinner feel special. Serve it over pasta or rice to soak up the luscious sauce, and enjoy a taste of Italy at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the salmon fillets and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet; cook for about 6 minutes without moving them. Flip gently and cook for an additional 4 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet; add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine, then return the salmon to the skillet for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve the salmon drizzled with sauce, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 494
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 547mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 109mg