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Creamy 30-Minute Tuscan Salmon Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomatoes Dinner

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A quick and comforting creamy Tuscan salmon recipe with sun-dried tomatoes, ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or casual dinners with a rich, tangy sauce and tender salmon.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each), skin-on or skinless depending on preference
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter, or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or a mix of oregano and thyme
  • Optional garnishes: fresh cracked black pepper, extra basil leaves, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking. (2 minutes)
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on) and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and fish is opaque about two-thirds of the way up. Flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes. Remove salmon and set aside. (7-8 minutes)
  4. Lower heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. (1 minute)
  5. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, then pour in heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. (2-3 minutes)
  6. Add grated Parmesan, dried Italian seasoning, fresh basil, and spinach. Stir until cheese melts and spinach wilts, creating a creamy sauce. (3-4 minutes)
  7. Nestle seared salmon fillets back into the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top. Let simmer together for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and finish cooking. (3 minutes)
  8. Taste sauce and adjust salt or pepper as needed. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired and garnish with extra basil leaves before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry thoroughly to get a good sear. Do not crowd the pan; cook in batches if needed. Keep sauce at a gentle simmer to avoid breaking. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Can bake salmon separately at 400°F for 10-12 minutes and make sauce on stovetop for a hands-off approach.

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