Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe Easy Garlic Butter Sauce Skillet Meal

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings 4 servings

Calories 650

This flavorful skillet meal features tender salmon in a creamy garlic butter sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

4 pieces skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large garlic cloves (minced)
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, preferably packed in oil)
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or fresh oregano, basil, thyme blend)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper. Sear skin-side down in olive oil for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat, add butter, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Pour in heavy cream, add Italian herbs, simmer briefly. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, then add lemon juice.
Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over, warm through for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and adjust seasoning as needed.

Calories: 650kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Salmon