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Quick and Creamy Tuscan Salmon Dinner

Rose
This quick and creamy Tuscan salmon dinner features tender pan-seared salmon simmered in a rich cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a splash of lemon. It’s a restaurant-style meal that comes together in about 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian-Inspired, Tuscan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • tongs or spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 1 pound total)
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • garlic powder, to taste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 120 ml chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 120 ml sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 180 ml heavy cream
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Lightly dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off the excess.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Let the sauce gently simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Return the salmon to the skillet and simmer for 3–5 minutes until cooked through.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, avoid boiling the cream sauce and let the salmon finish cooking gently in the sauce. You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce or use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 36gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.1mg
Keyword creamy salmon, one pan salmon, quick dinner, tuscan salmon
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