Creamy Tuscan Salmon – A Luxurious One-Pan Dinner
Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a rich, restaurant-quality dish made with tender seared salmon simmered in a velvety garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. Perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights at home!
Ingredients
- For the salmon:
- 3 salmon filets about 1 pound total
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- For the sauce:
- ½ white onion diced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Pat salmon dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside (it will finish cooking in the sauce).
- Cook the aromatics: In the same skillet over medium heat, add onion, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low.
- Add spinach: Stir in baby spinach and simmer until wilted. Season with salt to taste.
- Finish with salmon: Return salmon to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 5–10 minutes, until fully cooked through.
- Serve: Spoon sauce over salmon and serve warm with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine before the cream.
- Swap salmon for chicken breasts or shrimp for variation.
- Best served immediately, but leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.