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Tuscan Salmon with Garlic Butter Sauce

Tuscan Salmon with Garlic Butter Sauce
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Tuscan Salmon with Garlic Butter Sauce is a quick and elegant Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender salmon fillets seared to perfection and served with a rich, garlicky butter sauce enhanced by sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. This healthy and flavorful recipe takes under 30 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for nutritious weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Seasoning

  • 4 fresh, skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare and season the salmon: Pat your salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides to ensure a perfect sear and to enhance natural flavors.
  2. Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin crisps up and the fillet is mostly cooked through. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove the salmon and transfer to a plate.
  3. Make the garlic butter sauce: Lower the skillet heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for one more minute to release their flavors.
  4. Add spinach and cream: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently as the sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, chopped basil, and oregano to infuse authentic Tuscan flavors.
  5. Finish with Parmesan and lemon juice: Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and creamy. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice to brighten the richness and balance the flavors.
  6. Combine and serve: Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce generously over them. Warm through for about one minute before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature salmon for more even cooking and reduced sticking.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; sear salmon in batches if necessary.
  • Simmer the sauce gently to avoid burning the garlic or curdling the cream.
  • Fresh basil and oregano provide more vibrant flavor than dried herbs.
  • If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or water to loosen it.

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Keywords: Tuscan salmon, garlic butter sauce, Mediterranean salmon, healthy salmon recipe, easy salmon dinner, garlic butter sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, salmon with herbs

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