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Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon

Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon

This Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender salmon, rich garlic butter sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon, skin off
  • 1 pinch salt to season
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 5 ounces sun-dried tomato strips, drained
  • 1.75 cups half and half
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch pepper to taste
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with water (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining butter, garlic, and onion. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add sun-dried tomatoes and half and half. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and add spinach. Cook until wilted.
  5. If using, mix cornstarch with water and add to sauce to thicken.
  6. Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over, and heat through. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 40g

Notes

Feel free to replace sun-dried tomatoes with roasted red peppers or switch baby spinach for kale. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes can add a kick to elevate the dish.

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