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Creamy Tuscan Salmon

Creamy Tuscan salmon features browned fillets simmered in a rich Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and wilted spinach. It comes together in a skillet, with the salmon finished in the sauce until it reaches 145°F.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salmon
  • 4 salmon 6-ounce fillets, about 1 inch thick
  • 1 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 cups baby spinach

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch skillet

Method
 

Sear the salmon
  1. Pat the salmon dry and season it on both sides with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until browned, then transfer it to a plate.
Make the sauce
  1. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the skillet. Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; cook for 30 seconds, stirring.
  2. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan until melted, then add the spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, until wilted; season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Return the salmon and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Simmer for 2–4 minutes, spooning sauce over the fillets, until the thickest part of each reaches 145°F.

Notes

For even cooking, use salmon fillets that are about 1 inch thick and check the thickest part with a thermometer. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the cream sauce may separate. Use certified gluten-free chicken broth to keep the dish gluten-free.