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Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe

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Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a delicious and elegant 30-minute dinner featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil. This easy stovetop recipe combines savory flavors and creamy textures for a restaurant-quality meal you can make quickly at home.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounce salmon fillets, four fillets
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, for the salmon (plus more as needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed

Tuscan Cream Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 18 ounces cherry tomatoes (half chopped, half whole)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, for the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 3–4 ounces spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 bunch fresh basil, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Sear the Salmon: Heat a 12-inch high-sided skillet over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes to get very hot. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season the top side of each fillet with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the hot pan, swirling to coat. Place salmon fillets into the skillet skin-side down if applicable, ensuring spacing between fillets to prevent steaming. Sprinkle the other side with additional salt and pepper. Sear 1-3 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms, then flip and cook the other side for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove salmon and keep warm.
  2. Prepare the Tuscan Sauce: Over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter to the same pan with remaining oil. Once melted, add 6 cloves of minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add Tomatoes: Chop half of the cherry tomatoes and leave the other half whole. Add all tomatoes to the pan and cook for 1 minute until some tomatoes begin to split.
  4. Make Cream Sauce: Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and black pepper to taste. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, about 2-4 minutes.
  5. Add Cheese and Greens: Stir in 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese and 3-4 ounces chopped spinach. Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens slightly and spinach wilts.
  6. Finish with Fresh Basil and Salmon: Add 1/2 bunch chopped fresh basil to the sauce, then return the salmon fillets to the pan. Heat through gently if needed.
  7. Serve: Serve creamy Tuscan salmon with your choice of pasta, roasted or mashed potatoes, rice, cauliflower rice, or a big green salad for a complete dinner.

Notes

  • Do not overcook salmon; it should be seared until just opaque to retain juiciness.
  • Ensure the pan is very hot before adding salmon to get a nice sear.
  • Use fresh spinach and basil for the best flavor and texture.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but sauce will be less thick.
  • Serve with side dishes that complement creamy flavors, such as garlic mashed potatoes or al dente pasta.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level of the sauce.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator up to 2 days and reheated gently.

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