30-Minute Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
30-Minute Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a quick and delightful dish that transforms dinner into a gourmet experience. Perfectly seared salmon is enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This meal is not only bursting with flavor but also ready in just half an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the sun-dried tomatoes and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Sear skin-side down for about 4 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan; stir until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach until spinach wilts. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes.
- Feel free to substitute salmon with chicken or shrimp for variety.
- To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.