Description
Tuscan Salmon is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender salmon filets cooked in sun-dried tomato oil and served with a rich spinach and parmesan cream sauce. This quick and easy stovetop recipe combines vibrant Mediterranean flavors with a luscious sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Cooking Oil
- 2 tablespoons oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 skinless salmon filets (around 1 lb total)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 4 cups spinach, roughly chopped and stems removed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, diced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained (reserve oil for cooking)
Sauce
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, lightly packed and grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Sprinkle one side of each salmon filet with salt and pepper to prepare them for cooking.
- Heat oil and sear salmon: In a large pan over medium-high heat, warm the sun-dried tomato oil. Place the salmon in the pan seasoned side down, then season the other side with salt and pepper.
- Cook the salmon: Cook the salmon until the bottom side is crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the filets and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest the salmon: Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate and cover loosely with tin foil to keep warm while making the sauce.
- Sauté shallots and garlic: Using the same pan, add the diced shallot and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Wilt the spinach: Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook until it wilts down, stirring frequently.
- Add tomatoes and dairy: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and whole milk. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Thicken the sauce: Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Incorporate parmesan: Add the grated parmesan cheese, stirring continuously, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Season and serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the creamy Tuscan sauce over the salmon alongside pasta, rice, couscous, or bread.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon to maintain its moist texture.
- Removing stems from spinach helps avoid a tough texture in the sauce.
- Use good quality parmesan for the best flavor in the cream sauce.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with light side dishes such as steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
