Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets nestled in a rich and flavorful sauce made with garlic, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. The sauce is creamy and savory, enhanced with herbs like oregano and basil, making for a deliciously indulgent yet easy-to-make dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tuscan, Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sauce
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet and season the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper evenly on both sides.
- Sear the salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Once done, remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and onion: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion, sautéing them until they become fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the cherry tomatoes and spinach: Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften, approximately 3 minutes. Then, stir in the fresh spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and broth, then add grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir all ingredients together well and let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld.
- Return salmon to skillet: Place the seared salmon fillets back into the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over them. Cook everything together for an additional 2 minutes so the salmon reheats and soaks up the flavors of the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the salmon and sauce, then serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can use either skin-on or skinless salmon depending on your preference.
- For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Use chicken broth for a richer flavor or vegetable broth to keep it lighter and vegetarian-friendly in the sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer it a bit longer until desired consistency is reached.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted for dried ones if available—use about three times the amount of fresh herbs.
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