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Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Salmon Recipe Easy Dinner with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy one-pan Tuscan salmon dish featuring a creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, skin-on, fresh or thawed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 4 cups baby spinach (about 120 g), fresh and washed
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of oregano, basil, and thyme)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
  • Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Wait until the oil shimmers but does not smoke. (2 minutes)
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot pan. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes to get a crisp skin. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove salmon and set aside on a warm plate. (8-10 minutes)
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan. Stir frequently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt. (2 minutes)
  5. Add the fresh spinach and cook, stirring gently, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Splash a little water or broth if pan feels dry. (3 minutes)
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle remaining Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and grated Parmesan. Stir gently and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. (5 minutes)
  7. Nestle the salmon fillets back into the creamy sauce, spoon some sauce over the tops, cover the pan, and cook on low for 2 minutes to meld flavors and finish cooking if needed. (2 minutes)
  8. Remove from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish and sprinkle chopped basil for brightness and freshness. (1 minute)

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or broth to loosen. If too thin, simmer uncovered a bit longer. Use room-temperature salmon for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a crisp skin. Add garlic after searing salmon to prevent burning. Wilt spinach gently to keep vibrant color. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and omit Parmesan or use nutritional yeast.

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