Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce
If you’re craving a taste of Tuscany, this Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce is the perfect dish to elevate your dining experience. This delightful recipe features tender salmon fillets enveloped in a luscious, creamy sauce enriched with nutty Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and vibrant spinach. In just 25 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that impresses guests or makes any weeknight dinner feel special. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread to savor every bite of this comforting and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3–4 sun-dried tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/2 cup grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon skin-side up for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown; remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 30 seconds. Add grape juice and simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until smooth. Add fresh spinach and return salmon to the pan; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste sauce and adjust seasoning before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg