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Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon

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A quick and easy 15-minute dinner featuring salmon fillets in a rich garlic butter sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and cream. Perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 oz (170g) each, fresh or thawed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, preferably extra virgin
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • A few fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  2. In a large skillet, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked about two-thirds through. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove salmon to a plate and tent loosely with foil. (7 minutes)
  3. Lower heat to medium, add 3 tablespoons butter to the same pan. Once melted, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant—don’t let it burn! Stir in ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute. (3 minutes)
  4. Toss in 3 cups fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Pour in ½ cup heavy cream and add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir gently and let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly. (3 minutes)
  5. Stir in ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Return salmon to the pan, spoon the sauce over the fillets, and heat for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors. (3 minutes)
  6. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately with your favorite sides. (1 minute)

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a crispy sear on salmon. Use both olive oil and butter to balance flavor and prevent burning. Keep heat moderate when simmering cream to avoid curdling. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently on stovetop.

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Keywords: salmon, garlic butter sauce, Tuscan salmon, quick dinner, creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, easy recipe, weeknight meal

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