Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe Easy Garlic Butter Sauce Skillet Meal
This flavorful skillet meal features tender salmon in a creamy garlic butter sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, preferably packed in oil)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or fresh oregano, basil, thyme blend)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper. Cook skin-side down in olive oil for 4-5 minutes, flip and cook 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1 minute.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, pour in cream, add Italian herbs, simmer briefly.
- Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, then return salmon, spoon sauce over, warm through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the salmon for best texture.