Creamy Tuscan Salmon

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Are you on the look out for a speedy midweek meal? My 30-Minute meal is perfect for those busy nights- super easy, quick, minimal ingredients but you know you’ve got a well-balanced meal that the whole family will enjoy.

This Creamy Tuscan Salmon is one of those recipes that you will keep coming back to time and again!
This Creamy Tuscan Salmon features tender and flaky salmon fillets seared until golden and simmered in a delicious, creamy sauce with spinach, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan.
WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS RECIPE
  • Incredibly Easy to Make: A restaurant quality meal that is made with just a few simple pantry ingredients, and takes just 30 minutes from start to finish.
  • One Pan Wonder: Everything gets cooked in a single pan making clean-up a breeze.
  • Extremely Versatile: This recipe is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for entertaining guests. Pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or a crusty loaf of bread.

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HOW DO I PREVENT THE SALMON FROM STICKING TO THE PAN?

Use a heavy-bottomed non-stick pan or a well seasoned cast iron skillet for frying the salmon. Make sure the pan is very hot and that the salmon fillets are dry before you add them to the pan that ensures a nice sear and prevents sticking.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CREAMY TUSCAN SALMON
  • Pasta or White Rice: Serve it over a pile of cooked pasta or steamed white rice to sop up all the extra creamy sauce. Yummy!
  • Vegetables: Green vegetables aIso pair well with this Creamy Salmon. Roasted asparagus, steamed broccoli, sauteed green beans, and roasted potatoes are a few of my favorites.
  • Salad: Pair it with a fresh green salad for a lighter meal.

EXTRA NOTES
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel to get rid of the moisture. This reduces splatter when frying and it makes the skin crispy too.
  • If you want to get rid of the skin of the salmon, you can remove it after you pan-sear it, and before you add it to the creamy sauce. It's much easier to remove the skin once the salmon is cooked!
  • If you do not have sun-dried tomatoes, you can use fresh cherry tomatoes instead.
  • The key to obtain a perfectly creamy sauce is to gently simmer the sauce to avoid separating and curdling.

If you made this Creamy Tuscan Salmon, I would love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a comment below.



Creamy Tuscan Salmon Creamy Tuscan Salmon
Author: Happily Cooking
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Yields: 4 persons
Calories per serving: 555kcal




Ingredients:
  • 4 salmon fillets, skin on
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Then, season them with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp 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. The internal temperature of the salmon should be 63 degrees Celsius.
  3. Transfer the salmon fillets to a plate and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and sauté the finely chopped garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. Then add in the diced onion and stir fry until translucent. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
  6. Add the baby spinach and stir until it's wilted.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally. Then, add in the grated Parmesan cheese and allow it to melt. Season the cream sauce with salt and pepper to your taste.
  8. Add the salmon fillets back into the pan and allow them to simmer in the creamy sauce for a couple of minutes.
  9. Serve the salmon over pasta or steamed white rice or pasta or a side of sauteed green veggies. Enjoy!

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