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Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe Easy Spinach Sun-Dried Tomatoes Dinner

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan salmon dish featuring spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious sauce, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on, boneless salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained slightly)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary mix)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. (2 minutes)
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Press gently with a spatula to keep skin flat. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and releases easily from the pan. Flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. (7-8 minutes)
  4. Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic to the same pan, stirring quickly to avoid burning. After 30 seconds, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. (2-3 minutes)
  5. Gradually toss in fresh spinach, stirring until it wilts down and reduces volume by about half. (2-3 minutes)
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the remaining Italian seasoning. Stir gently and bring to a low simmer. Let the sauce thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and incorporated. (5 minutes)
  7. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Nestle the salmon fillets back into the pan, spoon some sauce over the top. Let rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry for a crispy skin. Add garlic when pan is not too hot to avoid burning. Add spinach gradually to avoid sogginess. Let sauce simmer gently to thicken. If sauce is too thin, simmer a bit longer or add a cornstarch slurry. Use coconut cream and dairy-free cheese for dairy-free version. Can substitute kale for spinach with longer cooking time.

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