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Tuscan Salmon

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Tuscan Salmon is a creamy, garlic-Parmesan delight with fresh spinach, tomatoes, and basil simmered in a luscious sauce. Seared salmon fillets are nestled into this Italian-inspired cream sauce, making it an easy, elegant dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

6 salmon fillets with skin (about 125g each)

45 ml olive oil (3 tablespoons)

4 large garlic cloves, crushed

300 g cocktail or cherry tomatoes, halved

200 g fresh spinach leaves

15 g salted butter

500 ml heavy cream

80 g grated Parmesan cheese

10 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

Fine salt, to taste

Ground black pepper, to taste

Fleur de sel, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Slice the cherry tomatoes and season the salmon with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat. Sear salmon fillets skin-side up for 1 minute, then flip and sear for 1 minute more. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, and sauté crushed garlic until lightly golden.
  4. Add tomatoes and remaining olive oil. Season with fleur de sel and pepper. Stir, then add spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan and basil. Simmer gently until the sauce begins to bubble. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Return salmon fillets to the skillet and simmer on low for 8–10 minutes, until fully cooked and tender.
  7. Serve hot with sauce spooned over. Ideal with rice, rigatoni, or tagliatelle.

Notes

  • Swap cherry tomatoes with sun-dried tomatoes for more depth.
  • Add chili flakes or cayenne for a spicy kick.
  • Use chicken breast or shrimp instead of salmon.
  • Add mushrooms or zucchini for extra veggies.
  • Use light cream or half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • Stir in lemon zest or juice before serving for brightness.
  • Deglaze with 1/4 cup white wine before adding cream.
  • Swap basil with fresh parsley or thyme.
  • Use lactose-free cream if dairy-sensitive.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes or cauliflower purée for a low-carb option.

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