Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon

by dsw12 in Cooking > Main Course

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Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon

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If you are a salmon lover, this is the perfect dish to satisfy your seafood craving. It is quick and easy to make, yet flavorful! You can’t go wrong with pan-seared salmon, fresh spinach, and a creamy sauce. Enjoy!

Supplies

Ingredients:

· 1 lb. of Atlantic salmon skin off

· 1 small yellow onion (diced)

· 3 tbs of minced garlic or fresh garlic clove

· 2 cups of fresh baby spinach

· 1/3 cup of sun-dried tomatoes (drained)

· 2 cups of half and half or heavy whipping cream

· 1 cup of parmesan cheese

· 3 teaspoons of olive oil

· 1/2 stick of unsalted butter

· Seasoning of your choice for salmon

Season salmon with your choice of seasoning.

Heat olive oil in skillet on medium-high heat.

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Add salmon to pan, flesh side down, and pan sear for 5-6

minutes each side. Remove from skillet then set aside.

Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and onion to the melted butter.

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Sauté’ onion and garlic until golden brown (about 1 minute).

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Add sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet that contains the onion and garlic.

Cook 1-2 minutes.

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Reduce to low heat, then add half and half or heavy whipping cream to the skillet.

Whisk mixture occasionally and season to your liking.

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Add in spinach and allow to wilt (2-3 minutes).

Add in cheese and whisk until the sauce thickens. If you would like the mixture to be thicker, add flour or cornstarch until desired consistency is achieved.

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Add salmon to skillet and cover with the mixture. Serve with your favorite side dish.