Creamy Tuscan Salmon
This Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a delightful dish featuring seared salmon in a rich and flavorful sauce with garlic, tomatoes, and spinach.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounce salmon fillets (four fillets)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for the salmon)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
- 18 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (for the sauce)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 3-4 ounces spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 bunch fresh basil (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Sear the salmon in a hot skillet with olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, for 1-3 minutes per side.
- Remove salmon and make the sauce by melting butter, adding garlic, and cooking until fragrant.
- Add chopped and whole cherry tomatoes, then pour in heavy cream and season with salt, basil, and cayenne.
- Simmer the sauce, then stir in parmesan and spinach until thickened.
- Mix in fresh basil and return the salmon to the pan to heat through.
- Serve with your choice of sides or on its own.
Notes
Serve with pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.