Tuscan Salmon
Tuscan salmon is a flavourful Italian-inspired dish featuring seared salmon fillets cooked in a creamy, garlic-infused sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. This dish combines rich and fresh flavours, making it perfect for a special dinner. Serve it with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 3 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup white wine optional, See notes
- ¼ cup Sundried tomatoes See notes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 handful of spinach
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ - ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with paprika powder, garlic powder and salt. Place the fillets skin-side down (if using salmon with skin) in the hot oil and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine (if using) and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off and the liquid to reduce slightly. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream and spinach. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and continue to cook for a minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the seared salmon fillets back into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them. Cook until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the Tuscan salmon with the sauce spooned over the top. It pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, rice, or a side of pasta.
- Enjoy your Tuscan-inspired meal!
Notes
You can substitute sun-dried tomatoes with fresh cherry or grape tomatoes. These can be sautéed until they soften and release their juices, mimicking the texture and sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes.
You can substitute white wine with chicken or vegetable broth. Use this for a non-alcoholic option. You can add a dash of lemon juice or white wine vinegar to mimic the acidity of the wine.