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Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon Recipe

Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon Recipe


  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfectly seared salmon fillets are smothered in a luscious cream sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.


Ingredients

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Salmon:

  • 4 salmon fillets (skin off, or Trout or any white fish)
  • 1 pinch salt (to season)
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Cream Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic (finely diced)
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine (optional – do not use a sweet white wine)
  • 5 ounces sun-dried tomato strips in oil (jarred, drained of oil)
  • 1 3/4 cups half and half (see notes)
  • 1 pinch salt (to taste)
  • 1 pinch pepper (to taste)
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated, do not include for dairy-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour mixed with 1 tablespoon of water, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and sear the salmon: Heat oil in a skillet, season salmon, and sear on both sides until cooked. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the cream sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic and onion, add wine, sun-dried tomatoes, and simmer. Add half and half, season, then stir in spinach and Parmesan.
  3. Finish the dish: Return salmon to the pan, sprinkle with parsley, and spoon sauce over each fillet.
  4. Serve over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, omit Parmesan cheese.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to personal preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sauté, Simmer
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
  • Calories: 490
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Salmon, Creamy Garlic Butter, Tuscan, Seafood, Dinner Recipe