Tuscan Butter Salmon: A Delightful Twist on Your Seafood Dinner 🍋🐟
Get ready to indulge in a dish that’s bursting with flavors and colors! Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that has quickly become a favorite in my kitchen: Tuscan Butter Salmon. This dish is not only visually appealing but also a culinary delight, blending the rich textures of salmon with a creamy, herb-infused sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe promises to impress.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 🫒
- 4 (6-oz) salmon fillets, patted dry with paper towels 🐟
- Kosher salt 🧂
- Freshly ground black pepper 🌶️
- 3 Tbsp. butter 🧈
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 🍅
- 2 cups baby spinach 🍃
- 1/2 cup heavy cream 🥛
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 🧀
- 1/4 cup chopped herbs (such as basil and parsley), plus more for garnish 🌿
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional) 🍋
Instructions:
- Prep the Salmon:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
- Season the salmon fillets with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place the fillets skin side up in the skillet. Cook until deeply golden, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside. 🍳
- Make the Sauce:
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet.
- Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Toss in the cherry tomatoes and season with a bit more salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst.
- Add the baby spinach and stir until it begins to wilt. 🌿🍅
- Combine and Simmer:
- Pour in the heavy cream, and add the grated Parmesan and chopped herbs.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer until the sauce slightly reduces, about 3 minutes. 🍲
- Finish the Dish:
- Return the salmon fillets to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the salmon.
- Simmer until the salmon is cooked through, about 3 minutes. 🐟🍛
- Serve with a Flourish:
- Garnish with additional chopped herbs.
- Squeeze fresh lemon over the salmon for an extra zing before serving. 🍋🌿
Recipe Details:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
This Tuscan Butter Salmon recipe is not just a meal but an experience, rich with flavors that dance on your palate. It’s perfect for those who love seafood with a luxurious twist. The creamy sauce, combined with the freshness of the herbs and the tanginess of the lemon, makes each bite utterly delicious. Serve this with a side of garlic bread or over a bed of light pasta for a complete meal. Enjoy your culinary journey to Tuscany through this delightful dish!
Tuscan Butter Salmon 🍋🐟
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 🫒
4 (6-oz) salmon fillets, patted dry with paper towels 🐟
Kosher salt 🧂
Freshly ground black pepper 🌶️
3 Tbsp. butter 🧈
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 🍅
2 cups baby spinach 🍃
1/2 cup heavy cream 🥛
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 🧀
1/4 cup chopped herbs (such as basil and parsley), plus more for garnish 🌿
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional) 🍋
Instructions
1️⃣ In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Season the salmon fillets all over with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. When the oil is shimmering but not smoking, add the salmon fillets skin side up and cook until deeply golden, about 6 minutes. Flip the fillets over and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. 🍳
2️⃣ Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. When the butter has melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes are beginning to burst, then add the baby spinach and cook until the spinach is beginning to wilt. 🌿🍅
3️⃣ Stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan, and chopped herbs. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. 🍲
4️⃣ Return the salmon fillets back to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Simmer until the salmon is cooked through, about 3 minutes more. 🐟🍛
5️⃣ Garnish with more chopped herbs and squeeze lemon on top before serving. 🍋🌿
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min