Description
Tuscan Butter Salmon is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets cooked in a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce with cherry tomatoes and spinach. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an elegant dinner, this recipe is low-carb, protein-packed, and ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless or skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Sear salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through.
- Serve hot with your choice of side dishes.
Notes
- To thicken the sauce, let it simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and a plant-based Parmesan alternative.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
