Name: Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe: A Luxurious Italian Summer Delight
Ingredients: 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz each); 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 cups baby spinach; 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Ingredients

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For the Salmon

4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil

For the Tuscan Cream Sauce

2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 cups baby spinach
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

🍽 Step 1: Prepare the Salmon

Pat salmon dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear salmon, skin-side down, for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

🍽 Step 2: Build the Creamy Tuscan Sauce

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in heavy cream and broth; stir to combine.
Add Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice—stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly (about 3–5 minutes).

🍽 Step 3: Add Greens & Finish

Stir in spinach and basil, cooking just until wilted.
Return salmon to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer for another 2–3 minutes to heat through.
Garnish with extra basil or Parmesan if desired.