Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon Recipe for Busy Nights

Discover the Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon Recipe, ready in 30 minutes, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Fresh or thawed frozen
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with avocado oil
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Creamy Sauce

4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted preferred
4 cloves Garlic Minced
1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Oil-packed for extra moisture
1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used
1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half is a lighter option
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with Pecorino Romano
1 teaspoon Italian Herbs Dried or fresh
2 cups Spinach Fresh

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Cooking Steps

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and cook in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side.
Remove the salmon and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and let it reduce slightly, then add heavy cream and stir in Parmesan and herbs.
Allow it to simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens.
Add spinach and let it wilt before placing salmon back in the skillet and spooning the sauce over it.
Simmer for an additional 3 minutes and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for additional color and flavor.

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