Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe With Spinach & Sun Dried Tomatoes

Ever since I shared my Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken recipe I have received many requests to post a recipe for Creamy Tuscan Salmon.

Cooked salmon filets dredged in a creamy sauce flavored with Parmesan cheese, spinach and sun dried tomatoes.

This traditional light and flaky fish becomes a dinner that is fit for royalty! However instead of making this recipe in my 6 quart Instant Pot, it is cooked in one skillet on the stove.

And because there is no special equipment required, anyone can make this delicious recipe. It is surprisingly easy to make and it will definitely be a meal that will impress your family and friends.

Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe

Ingredients

Salmon fillets, skin removed
Kosher Salt and ground black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
Unsalted butter
Yellow onion
Garlic
Dry white wine or chicken stock
Sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained
Half and half or heavy cream
Fresh baby spinach leaves
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Cornstarch
Water
Fresh parsley

Instructions

The first step in preparing this Creamy Tuscan Salmon is to season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper.

Then pour the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot add the salmon to the pan.

Although you have removed the skin of the salmon it is best to place the ‘skin’ side down in the pan first. This will help the salmon set up and decrease the risk of it flaking apart during the cooking process.

Watch the side of the salmon while it cooks. Once the color turns half way up the side, flip and continue to cook until the fish is just cooked through.

The actual cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the filets. However, typically salmon will cook in 5-8 minutes.

Remove the filets from the pan as soon as the salmon is done and set aside on a plate. Then add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt.

Now add the diced onion and let it saute for approximately 3-4 minutes or until it starts to turn translucent. Then add in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, which will take approximately one minute.

Add The Wine or Stock

Now pour in the white wine, and allow the liquid to reduce down slightly. Remember to use dry white wine and not a sweet variety.

However, if you don’t want to use wine in this Creamy Tuscan Salmon recipe, you can use either chicken or vegetable stock instead.

Once the liquid has reduced down a little add the sun dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Then reduce the heat to medium-low and add the half and half. Slowly bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent the half and half from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.

While the liquid is simmering season it with salt and pepper to taste. Then stir the spinach leaves in the sauce until they become wilted.

Now stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue to stir frequently until melted. While the sauce is simmering prepare the slurry that will become the thickener for your sauce.

Thicken The Sauce

Do this by placing the corn starch and water in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Then add it to the center of the skillet and stir into the sauce.

When the creamy Tuscan sauce thickens to your preference add the salmon filets back into the pan. Then spoon the sauce over top of each filet.

Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and serve warm.

Enjoy! Mary

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