Tuscan Butter Salmon
A vibrant and flavorful dish with salmon fillets in a rich garlic butter sauce, topped with cherry tomatoes and spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Sear the seasoned salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet over low heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning, cooking until the spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
- Reintroduce the salmon into the skillet, coating each fillet with the sauce, and warm through for a minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with garlic mashed potatoes or a light arugula salad. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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