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Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach

Crispy skin salmon in a heavenly, rich and creamy sauce
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
1 minute
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: creamy tuscan salmon, easy tuscan recipe, tuscan recipe with salmon
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets about 500gram
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried italian herbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes
  • 3 cups baby spinach chopped
  • 3/4 cup fresh cream
  • 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Season the salmon with the salt, pepper and garlic powder
  • Add the oil to a large pan on medium-high heat. Cook the salmon flesh side down first and then cook the other side until the skin is crisp. Should take about 2 minutes each side
  • Melt the butter in the same pan, on low heat. Add the onion and fry until translucent. Add the garlic and fry for a minute. Add the herbs and paprika
  • Add the sundried tomatoes and fry for a minute or two. Add the cream and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the spinach leaves and allow it to wilt. Add the parmesan cheese and allow the cheese to melt
  • Place the salmon in the sauce and garnish with some parsley
  • Serve over rice, veggies or pasta

Notes

  1. You can use half milk and half cream if you prefer
  2. The salmon can be substituted with trout or any firm fleshed white fish