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Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Enjoy a rich and flavorful salmon dish with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (6-ounce each)
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, oil-packed, drained)
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook salmon until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer until slightly thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese and spinach until wilted.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with basil if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.