Tuscan Salmon 🍋🐟

Tuscan Salmon Recipe 🍋🐟

Indulge in a delightful and flavorful Tuscan Salmon recipe that combines the richness of salmon with the vibrant taste of cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick and impressive weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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) 🍋

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare the Salmon

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
2. Season the salmon fillets all over with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. When the oil is shimmering but not smoking, add the salmon fillets skin side up.
4. Cook until deeply golden, about 6 minutes.
5. Flip the fillets over and cook for 2 minutes more.
6. Transfer to a plate.

Step 2: Cook the Vegetables

1. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet.
2. When the butter has melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook until the tomatoes are beginning to burst.
5. Add the baby spinach and cook until the spinach is beginning to wilt.

Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce

1. Stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan, and chopped herbs.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.

Step 4: Combine and Serve

1. Return the salmon fillets back to the skillet.
2. Spoon the sauce over them.
3. Simmer until the salmon is cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
4. Garnish with more chopped herbs and squeeze lemon on top before serving.

Quick and Easy

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4

Tips:

• Make sure to pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a nice sear.
• For an extra burst of flavor, squeeze lemon juice over the salmon just before serving.

Enjoy this creamy and delicious Tuscan Salmon, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home! 🌿🍋

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