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Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan salmon recipe featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a luscious cream cheese sauce, ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each), skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, packed in oil (drain excess)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (113 grams), softened
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (blend of basil, oregano, thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the salmon skin-side down if using skin-on. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to get a crispy crust.
  3. Flip the salmon carefully and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until just cooked through (internal temperature about 125°F / 52°C). Remove salmon to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add a splash more oil if the pan looks dry. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir frequently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
  5. Add fresh baby spinach to the pan and cook, stirring gently, until wilted and reduced in volume, about 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese in dollops around the pan. Pour in chicken broth slowly while stirring to melt the cream cheese smoothly into a creamy sauce.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and stir to combine.
  9. Return the salmon to the pan, spoon some sauce over each fillet, and let everything warm together for 1-2 minutes without overheating.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese to avoid clumps and stir gently on low heat to prevent the sauce from becoming grainy. Pat salmon dry before cooking for a crispy crust. Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add better flavor and moisture. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and Parmesan with vegan alternatives. The sauce thickens when cooled; reheat gently with broth or water.

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