Tuscan Butter Salmon
This Tuscan Butter Salmon is a delightful dish featuring salmon in a creamy garlic sauce with juicy cherry tomatoes and vibrant spinach, reminiscent of the enchanting flavors of Tuscany.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it’s bubbly and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in the spinach leaves into the skillet, allowing them to wilt.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the melted butter and vegetables.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese along with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Push the sauce to the sides of the skillet and carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side or until it flakes easily.
- Garnish your dish with fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when infusing the garlic. Enjoy this dish with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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