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Creamy Tuscan Salmon

Creamy Tuscan Salmon
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Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a quick and elegant dish that brings the rich flavors of Italy straight to your dinner table. This delightful recipe features perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets enveloped in a luscious cream sauce loaded with garlic, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach. In just 30 minutes, you can impress family and friends with a restaurant-quality meal that’s both comforting and nutritious. Whether served over pasta, rice, or alongside a fresh salad, this creamy salmon dish is sure to become a favorite for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
  • 18 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (for the sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 3–4 ounces spinach (chopped)
  • 1/2 bunch fresh basil (roughly chopped)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a high-sided skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Pat dry the salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear the salmon skin-side down until browned (about 3 minutes) then flip for another minute before removing from the skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add chopped and whole cherry tomatoes; cook until some split.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, salt, dried basil, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-4 minutes.
  7. Add parmesan cheese and spinach; mix until combined and slightly thickened.
  8. Fold in fresh basil before returning the salmon to the skillet to heat through.
  9. Serve warm over pasta or grains.

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