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Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon – Easy 30-Minute Dinner

This Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon is rich, flavorful, and full of Mediterranean charm. Pan-seared salmon fillets are simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce with spinach, tomatoes, and Parmesan — all ready in just 30 minutes! Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a cozy, restaurant-style dinner at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets (150–180 g each)
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 15 g butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 150 ml heavy cream
  • 100 ml chicken broth
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 100 g spinach leaves
  • 120 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • 2 g salt (to taste)
  • 2 g black pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Sear the Salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the fillets skin-side down for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
    Salmon fillets sizzling in a hot skillet with olive oil, creating a golden crust.
  2. Make the Garlic Base: In the same pan, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan. Stir gently until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Add Spinach and Tomatoes:Stir in spinach leaves and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.
  5. Combine Everything:Return the seared salmon to the pan. Spoon the creamy sauce over the fillets and simmer for 2–3 minutes on low heat until everything is coated and heated through.
  6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
  • You can replace salmon with chicken breast or shrimp using the same creamy sauce.
  • To make it lighter, use half cream and half milk.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently over low heat.