Description
Experience the perfect harmony of tender, flaky salmon fillets swimming in a decadent, velvet-smooth garlic butter sauce. This Tuscan-inspired dish is the ultimate weeknight hero, combining vibrant sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach for a gourmet Mediterranean experience. It is quick enough for busy schedules but impressive enough to wow your guests, providing a luxurious, protein-packed dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
2 slices crispy chopped turkey bacon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place salmon skin-side up and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden.
Flip and cook for another 3 minutes until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan and stir in sun-dried tomatoes; simmer for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and simmer until thick and glossy.
Add fresh spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Place salmon back into the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets to serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Use high-quality chicken broth as a substitute for white wine to keep the dish non-alcoholic.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg