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Linda S. Smith

Creamy Tuscan Salmon

A delightful dish that combines richness and freshness with tender salmon fillets, a luscious creamy sauce filled with garlic, spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Salmon fillets Skin on for extra crispiness
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For cooking salmon
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach Can substitute with other greens
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can substitute with coconut milk or a lighter cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil, for garnish Adds freshness to the dish
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until melted and bubbling.
  2. Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet, searing for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
  5. Toss in the fresh spinach and cook just until wilted.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated parmesan until it melts into a creamy sauce.
  7. Return the salmon to the skillet, coating it generously with the sauce.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

Pair with herbed rice or garlic bread. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, reheating gently on the stovetop.

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