Description
Creamy Tuscan butter salmon promises an Italian coastal dining experience with rich, herb-infused flavors. Delicate salmon fillets nestle in a luxurious sauce, inviting you to savor each Mediterranean-inspired bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 (6-ounces/170 grams) salmon fillets, patted dry with paper towels
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ¼ cup chopped herbs (such as basil and parsley), plus more for garnish
Dairy and Seasoning Components:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, coating the surface with olive oil. Season salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Place salmon skin-side up in the heated skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich golden crust. Cook approximately 6 minutes on the first side, then flip and sear an additional 2 minutes. Carefully transfer fillets to a separate plate.
- Decrease skillet temperature to medium and melt butter until it becomes foamy. Introduce minced garlic, stirring until aromatic and releasing its fragrant essence.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Gently cook until tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices. Incorporate baby spinach, stirring until leaves start to wilt and become tender.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, blending with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped herbs. Allow the mixture to simmer and slightly reduce, creating a luxurious, creamy sauce.
- Nestle salmon fillets back into the skillet, gently coating them with the herb-infused sauce. Continue simmering until fish reaches perfect doneness and sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling additional fresh herbs over the salmon and squeezing fresh lemon juice for a bright, citrusy note just before serving.
Notes
- Quick-cooking salmon transforms into a luxurious restaurant-style meal in just 15 minutes.
- Searing salmon skin-side up first creates a beautiful golden crust and locks in delicious flavor.
- Bursting cherry tomatoes and wilted spinach add fresh, vibrant textures to the creamy sauce.
- Heavy cream and Parmesan cheese create a rich, velvety Tuscan-inspired sauce that coats every bite.
- Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon brighten the dish, cutting through the richness of the butter sauce.
- Ideal for a weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like a gourmet restaurant preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg