Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce
If you’re in search of a delightful and comforting dish that can be prepared in no time, look no further than this Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce. This recipe brings together tender salmon fillets and a luscious, creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions, this dish will impress your family and guests alike. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a flavorful meal that is as nutritious as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup dry white grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Sear the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. In a frying pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon skin-side up for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 30 seconds. Add grape juice and simmer until reduced by half.
- Create Creaminess: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Add spinach until wilted, then return the salmon to the pan to simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg