Tuscan Salmon Recipe
Experience the rich flavors of a Tuscan villa with this delectable salmon dish. Fresh salmon fillets are seared to perfection and topped with a vibrant sauce made from roasted garlic, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy spinach. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, elevating any meal into a culinary delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing the spinach and halving the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant and tomatoes begin to burst.
- Pour in heavy cream and Italian seasoning; stir gently and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss in baby spinach and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish. Stir until spinach wilts down (approximately 2 minutes).
- Serve warm, garnished with extra lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 282mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 112mg