Description
This Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce is a rich and flavorful dish inspired by classic Italian Tuscan flavors. Featuring pan-seared salmon in a creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, this recipe is perfect for an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), sliced
- 125ml (1/2 cup) dry white wine
- 250ml (1 cup) heavy cream (double cream)
- 50g (1/2 cup) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 30g (1 cup) fresh spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Salmon
- Heat olive oil and butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for about 6-7 minutes until golden.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the white wine and let it reduce by half.
- Combine and Finish
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Once the sauce thickens slightly, add the spinach and let it wilt.
- Return the salmon to the pan, spoon the sauce over the fillets, and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
- Substitute chicken broth for wine if preferred.
- Can be served with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
