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Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce: An Easy Delight

Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce is a delightful, healthy dish ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillet Use fresh or thawed fillets for best flavor and texture.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Adds richness; swap for olive oil if dairy-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Use oil from sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic preferred for aromatic depth.
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Opt for oil-packed ones for ease.
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Use vegetable broth with lemon juice as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Avoid light versions for best results.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is key for smooth melting.
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Swap with kale or arugula if preferred.

Equipment

  • frying pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, season with salt and pepper, and let rest.
  2. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter, sear salmon fillets skin-side up for 6-7 minutes, flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds in the same pan, then stir in sliced sun-dried tomatoes.
  4. Deglaze the pan with dry white wine, scraping bits, and simmer until reduced by half (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Stir in heavy cream, mix until sauce thickens (2-3 minutes), then add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  6. Fold in spinach until wilted, return seared salmon to the pan, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with sauceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure salmon is dry before cooking for a crispy skin. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.

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