Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon
Pan-seared crispy salmon fillets smothered in a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach. Ready in just 25 minutes!
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This Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon is proof that restaurant-quality dinner can happen in under 30 minutes on a busy Tuesday night. The sauce is luscious, savory, and bursting with Mediterranean brightness from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh lemon.
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Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon
Pan-seared crispy salmon fillets smothered in a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach. Ready in just 25 minutes!
🛒 Ingredients
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Salmon Fillets
Creamy Tuscan Sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
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- 1
Season the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- 2
Sear the Salmon to Golden Perfection
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets flesh-side down and sear for 5 minutes without moving until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until almost cooked through. Transfer fillets to a warm plate.
- 3
Sauté the Aromatics
Melt butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Simmer the Cream Sauce
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until smoothly melted and velvety.
- 5
Wilt the Spinach & Return Salmon
Add the baby spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice. Return the cooked salmon fillets back to the pan, spooning the rich cream sauce over each fillet. Garnish with fresh basil and cracked black pepper.
💡 Chef's Secret Tips for Perfection
- Crispy Skin Tip: Always pat your salmon bone-dry before seasoning; excess moisture prevents getting that gorgeous golden sear.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve over angel hair pasta, creamy mashed potatoes, or alongside crusty garlic bread.
Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)
* Nutritional values are estimates based on standard ingredients and may vary.
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