This simple recipe for pan-fried salmon fillet covered in a rich, creamy sauce that is bursting with garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomato is a delicious and easy cuisine from Tuscany. This dish for salmon is a hit and can be prepared in 20 minutes or less.
Creamy Tuscan fish Recipe: You won’t believe how quick, easy, and straightforward it is to cook fish this way! Pan-fried Tuscan salmon is covered in a rich sauce of sun-dried tomato cream and garlic spinach. The centre of these pan-seared salmon fillets is moist and delicate, while the edges are wonderfully crisp. Once you try this salmon dish, you won’t want to make normal salmon again! Enjoy this delicious low-carb and ketogenic salmon meal!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE CREAMY TUSCAN SALMON RECIPE
- 3 salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable broth
- 5 ounces (150g) jarred sun-dried tomato in oil, drained of oil
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
GO TO RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
How is the recipe for the creamy Tuscan salmon made?
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Apply salt and pepper to both sides of the salmon fillets, then sear them in a hot skillet with the flesh side down for 5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked to your preference. When the salmon fillets are done, take them out of the pan and reserve.
- Melt the butter in the residual cooking juices in the same pan. Fry the garlic for approximately a minute, or until it becomes aromatic. Stir-fry the onion until it becomes transparent. To release their flavours, add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for one to two minutes. Lastly, add the veggie broth and let the sauce thicken.
- Lower the heat to a low simmer, mix in the heavy cream, and cook for a few minutes. To taste, add more salt and pepper to the cream sauce.
- Add the baby spinach and parmesan cheese after letting it wilt in the sauce. Simmer the cream sauce for one additional minute to fully melt the cheese.
- Return the grilled salmon fillets to the pan, top each fillet with sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve the creamy Tuscan salmon over pasta or rice for non-Keto dieters, or over steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice for Keto dieters. Have fun! ❤️
BEST TIPS FOR THE TUSCAN SALMON RECIPE
This recipe for Tuscan salmon is incredibly simple to prepare, taking only 20 minutes or less to complete. Sun-dried tomato sauce, garlic butter spinach, and crispy, flaky fish are all covered in this sauce. The insides of the salmon fillets remain soft and juicy thanks to the restaurant-caliber creamy garlic sauce.
The secret to getting a flawlessly creamy sauce is to cook it very slowly so that it doesn’t separate or curdle.
Alternatively, you can use vegetable broth alone, but with a splash of white wine for extra flavour.
Feel free to use water or chicken broth in place of the veggie broth.
If salmon isn’t available, you can use trout, cod, or even tilapia in its place.
HOW TO COOK SALMON?
Use salmon fillets with or without skin. Because it ensures that the fillets won’t stick to the pan bottom during the second searing session, we prefer skin-on fillets.
Bring the salmon fillets to room temperature and blot dry with paper towels to allow the flesh to crisp up uniformly while cooking. This lessens the chance of sticking in the pan as well.
To prevent dehydrating the salmon and having it turn out dry, season it right before cooking.
Prior to adding your fillets, make sure your pan is hot. Sear your salmon fillets flesh-side down (skin-side up) for 3–4 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, or until pleasantly brown and crispy. Cook the fillets a little longer while lowering the heat if they are particularly thick.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THE TUSCAN SALMON
This recipe for salmon is really simple, and there are many options for a side dish to pair with it. For this salmon recipe, some of the best possibilities are:
One of the best low-carb foods is steamed or roasted vegetables (zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, asparagus, broccoli, etc.).
mashed potatoes
Brown or white rice pasta
HOW TO STORE THE COOKED SALMON
Store any leftover salmon in the fridge for up to three days. Any leftover Tuscan salmon should be kept refrigerated. The fish can also be frozen for up to a month when stored in an airtight container.
IS SALMON HEALTHY?
Because it contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are best known for their benefits to heart health, salmon is a true superfood. Consuming fatty fish like salmon and trout, mackerel, and herring can help shield your heart!
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