Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce, a dish that transports you straight to Italy. This quick yet elegant meal features perfectly pan-seared salmon topped with a creamy sauce made from rich Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The vibrant colors and savory aroma will impress family and guests alike, making it a go-to recipe in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces salmon fillet
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3–4 sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, sliced)
- 125ml/1/2 cup dry white wine
- 250ml/1 cup double/heavy cream
- 50g/1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 30g/1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon skin-side up for 6-7 minutes until golden brown, then set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds. Deglaze with white wine and simmer until reduced by half.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until smooth; add fresh spinach.
- Return the salmon to the pan and simmer everything together for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg