Introduction: Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon
If you are a salmon lover, this is the perfect dish to satisfy your seafood craving. It is quick and easy to make, yet flavorful! You can’t go wrong with pan-seared salmon, fresh spinach, and a creamy sauce. Enjoy!
Supplies
Ingredients:
· 1 lb. of Atlantic salmon skin off
· 1 small yellow onion (diced)
· 3 tbs of minced garlic or fresh garlic clove
· 2 cups of fresh baby spinach
· 1/3 cup of sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
· 2 cups of half and half or heavy whipping cream
· 1 cup of parmesan cheese
· 3 teaspoons of olive oil
· 1/2 stick of unsalted butter
· Seasoning of your choice for salmon
Step 1:
Season salmon with your choice of seasoning.
Step 2:
Heat olive oil in skillet on medium-high heat.
Step 3:
Add salmon to pan, flesh side down, and pan sear for 5-6
minutes each side. Remove from skillet then set aside.
Step 4:
Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and onion to the melted butter.
Step 5:
Sauté’ onion and garlic until golden brown (about 1 minute).
Step 6:
Add sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet that contains the onion and garlic.
Step 7:
Cook 1-2 minutes.
Step 8:
Reduce to low heat, then add half and half or heavy whipping cream to the skillet.
Step 9:
Whisk mixture occasionally and season to your liking.
Step 10:
Add in spinach and allow to wilt (2-3 minutes).
Step 11:
Add in cheese and whisk until the sauce thickens. If you would like the mixture to be thicker, add flour or cornstarch until desired consistency is achieved.
Step 12:
Add salmon to skillet and cover with the mixture. Serve with your favorite side dish.