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Tuscan Butter Salmon with Garlic, Spinach, and Cherry Tomatoes

Tuscan Butter Salmon with Garlic, Spinach, and Cherry Tomatoes

This Tuscan Butter Salmon features tender salmon in a creamy garlic sauce with spinach and cherry tomatoes, delivering restaurant-quality results.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 fillets salmon patted dry with paper towels
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.25 cups freshly grated Parmesan
  • 0.25 cups chopped herbs plus more for garnish
  • lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to burst, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, Parmesan, and chopped herbs. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Allow to heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with more herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 30g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with various vegetables or herbs. This dish is perfect for meal prepping or entertaining guests.

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