CREAMY TUSCAN SALMON ONE PAN (EASY 25-MINUTE RESTAURANT-QUALITY DINNER)
This Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a rich, flavorful one-pan dinner featuring pan-seared salmon in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. A quick restaurant-style meal ready in 25 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs or spatula
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets skin-on or skinless
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Tuscan Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Sear Salmon:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
Make Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
Add Vegetables:
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted.
Finish Dish:
- Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Serve:
- Serve warm over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Do not overcook salmon to keep it tender and juicy.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Sauce thickens more as it cools.