Description
Creamy Tuscan salmon features a rich and flavorful sauce made from garlic, cherry tomatoes, and heavy cream, making it a perfect dish for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces salmon fillets (four fillets)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for the salmon, plus more)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
- 18 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (for the sauce)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 3-4 ounces spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 bunch fresh basil (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Begin by heating the skillet over medium-high heat. Pat each salmon fillet dry and season them with salt and pepper.
- Add the olive oil to the pan, then place the salmon fillets in the skillet skin side down if applicable. Sear each fillet for 1-3 minutes, until a crust forms. Flip the salmon and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter. Once melted, toss in the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the whole and chopped cherry tomatoes to the skillet, gently cooking until some tomatoes begin to split under the heat.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add kosher salt, dried basil, and cayenne pepper. Allow to simmer for 2-4 minutes, stirring gently.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until it melts and the sauce becomes creamy. Add the chopped spinach and cook until it wilts.
- Finally, stir in the fresh basil, then return the salmon to the pan, letting it heat through.
- Serve this dish over pasta, roasted potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
Notes
Adjust seasonings to taste. Pair with a side of roasted vegetables or a garden salad.