Description
A creamy, garlicky salmon dish cooked in a rich butter and parmesan sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. This one-pan meal is ready in under 30 minutes and offers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (divided)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and melt until foaming.
- Place salmon in the pan, skin-side down. Sear for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove salmon from pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add another tablespoon of butter to the same pan. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and remaining Italian seasoning. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return salmon to the pan, nestling it into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the fish.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F.
- Drizzle with remaining tablespoon of butter and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before searing to ensure a good crust. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Grate your own parmesan to avoid anti-caking agents. Do not overcook the salmon as it will continue to cook in the residual heat. The sauce may thicken in the fridge; reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: salmon, tuscan salmon, one pan dinner, weeknight dinner, creamy salmon, healthy dinner, gluten-free, keto-friendly