30-Minute Creamy Tuscan Salmon
Experience a taste of Italy in just 30 minutes with this Creamy Tuscan Salmon recipe! Tender salmon fillets are enveloped in a luscious sauce made with sun-drenched tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic. This dish not only satisfies your cravings but also elevates your weeknight dinners to a gourmet experience. Perfect for both cozy family meals and special date nights, this recipe is quick, easy, and incredibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (approx. 6 oz each)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes until crispy. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Stir in baby spinach and allow it to wilt before pouring in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine.
- Return salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece for about 2 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly cracked black pepper or grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For variations, substitute spinach with kale or add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. To make it lighter, replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk.