Tuscan Butter Salmon
At Delish, our love for Tuscan butter knows no bounds. It has become a key ingredient in numerous beloved recipes, including gnocchi, meatballs, and our all-time favorite, Tuscan chicken. Every bit of the sauce is too good to waste, so we suggest serving it with crusty bread or garlic mashed potatoes to savor every single drop. For a touch of freshness, consider complementing this dish with our honey-balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, Lolita kale salad, or caprese asparagus. These delightful sides will add a vibrant touch to your plate.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 (6-oz) salmon fillets, patted dry with paper towels
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 c. baby spinach
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 c. chopped herbs (such as basil and parsley), plus more for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season salmon all over with salt and pepper. When oil is shimmering but not smoking, add salmon skin side up and cook until deeply golden, about 6 minutes. Flip over and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter. When butter has melted, stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to burst, then add spinach. Cook until spinach is beginning to wilt.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and herbs and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
- Return salmon back to skillet and spoon over sauce. Simmer until salmon is cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
- Garnish with more herbs and squeeze lemon on top before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 655kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 709mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gCalcium: 219mgIron: 4mg
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