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Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon Skillet (25 Mins)

Pan-seared crispy skin salmon fillets simmered in a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and tender spinach. Ready in just 25 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets (approx. 6 oz each) fresh salmon fillets (center-cut, skin-on or skinless)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • 5 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 medium shallot (finely diced)
  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained & julienned)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
  • 1 tsp (divided) kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves (chiffonade, for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian herb seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets flesh-side down and sear undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden-brown crust develops. Flip and sear for 3 minutes. Transfer salmon to a plate.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic and diced shallot for 1 minute until fragrant. Add julienned sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet bottom. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Add baby spinach and stir for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  6. Nestle seared salmon fillets back into the simmering sauce. Spoon sauce over the fillets and warm through for 2 minutes.
  7. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and fresh basil. Serve warm with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread!

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 38gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 890mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2400IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2.4mg

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