Description
This Tuscan Butter Salmon recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets cooked in a creamy garlic butter sauce with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Bursting with vibrant flavors and a rich, velvety texture, this dish is a quick and elegant meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 (6 ounces each) salmon fillets, skin on, patted dry
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and/or basil
Garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Season Salmon: Warm the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets all over with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Sear Salmon: When the oil is shimmering but not smoking, place the salmon fillets skin side UP in the skillet. Cook until the flesh is deeply golden, about 5 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook an additional 2 minutes. Transfer the fillets to a plate to rest.
- Prepare Sauce Base: Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
- Add Vegetables: Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes begin to burst, then add the baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley and/or basil. Bring the mixture to a simmer, adjusting the heat to maintain a gentle bubble, and cook until the sauce slightly reduces, about 3 minutes.
- Return Salmon to Sauce: Place the salmon fillets back into the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Simmer until the salmon is cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional herbs if desired and serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over the salmon.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry before cooking to achieve a good sear.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or basil for added flavor and freshness.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by simmering longer for a thicker consistency.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or a light pasta.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (about 8 ounces)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
