Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon is a scrumptious dish that elevates your dining experience with its rich flavors and velvety texture. In just 30 minutes, you can have tender salmon fillets enveloped in a decadent garlic butter sauce, complemented by fresh spinach and a hint of zesty lemon. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, impressing family and friends with its vibrant presentation and irresistible taste. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce, making every bite a delight.
Ingredients
- Fresh Salmon Fillets
- Minced Garlic
- Heavy Cream
- Unsalted Butter
- Dried Italian Herbs (oregano, basil)
- Fresh Spinach
- Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and melt unsalted butter.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper; place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes until crispy.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 3 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the salmon; in the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and Italian herbs; stir well.
- Incorporate fresh spinach until wilted and add lemon juice; season to taste.
- Return salmon to the pan, coating it in the creamy sauce before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, opt for wild-caught salmon if available.
This dish pairs beautifully with pasta or roasted vegetables.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (180g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg