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A perfectly seared fillet of Salmon with Creamy Tuscan Sauce and Spinach, garnished with tomatoes and herbs.

Divine Salmon with Creamy Tuscan Sauce 4 Ways

This recipe features salmon cooked until the skin is crispy, served with a rich, creamy Tuscan sauce that includes garlic, tomatoes, and spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets Salmon
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Garnish
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high, add salmon fillets skin-side down, and cook until skin is crispy.
  4. Flip salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, then add spinach until wilted.
  7. Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, stirring to combine and simmering until thickened.
  8. Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and simmer for another minute.
  9. Plate salmon, drizzle with sauce, garnish with basil, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.

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