Tuscan Salmon

This Tuscan Salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets cooked to perfection, nestled in a creamy sauce with sun-dried and cherry tomatoes, garlic, and a mix of spinach and herbs.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (skin-on, about 6 ounces each)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
• zest and juice from 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prep the Salmon:: Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
2. 2Cook the Salmon:: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side-down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through but still tender in the center. Transfer the salmon to a plate and set aside.
3. 3Prepare the Tuscan Sauce:: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
4. 4Finish the sauce:: Add the baby spinach and stir until it's wilted. Pour in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and red chili flakes (if using). Stir and allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice, then stir to combine.
5. 5Combine Salmon and Sauce:: Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Allow them to simmer in the sauce for a couple of minutes to heat through.
6. 6Garnish and Serve:: Sprinkle the chopped basil and parsley over the salmon and sauce. Serve the Tuscan salmon hot, ensuring each plate gets a generous serving of the spinach and sun-dried tomato sauce.