Tuscan Butter Salmon
A delightful Tuscan-inspired dish featuring salmon, cooked in a creamy butter sauce with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it begins to foam.
- Add minced garlic to the pan, cooking just until fragrant and golden.
- Cook the halved cherry tomatoes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in fresh spinach and allow it to wilt.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down into the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Flip the fillets over and cook the other side until the salmon is cooked through, flaky, and tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 325mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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