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Creamy Tuscan Garlic Salmon

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A quick and easy 20-minute dinner featuring salmon fillets in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, perfect for cozy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml) or half-and-half for lighter version
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (60 ml), such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme blend)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (Approx 5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them. Flip gently and cook another 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside. (Approx 10 minutes)
  3. Lower the heat to medium, add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Approx 3 minutes)
  4. Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Let it reduce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. (Approx 3 minutes)
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add 2 cups of fresh spinach, stirring until wilted. Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. (Approx 5 minutes)
  6. Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over each fillet. Let it warm together for another minute. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if using, then plate and enjoy! (Approx 2 minutes)

Notes

If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it. Pat spinach dry if very wet to avoid watery sauce. Avoid browning garlic to prevent bitterness. Use a timer to avoid overcooking salmon; it should be opaque but moist and slightly translucent in the center. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese.

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Keywords: salmon, creamy sauce, Tuscan, garlic, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes

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