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Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Salmon Recipe with Garlic White Wine Sauce

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A quick and easy one-pan salmon dish cooked in a creamy garlic white wine sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 g each), preferably wild-caught
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine (180 ml), such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml) or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed recommended)
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach (about 120 g), washed and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallots; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent, stirring frequently.
  3. Pour in 3/4 cup dry white wine and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and add chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the spoon.
  5. Nestle salmon fillets skin-side down into the sauce. Cover pan with lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 7-9 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Remove lid and gently stir in 4 cups baby spinach and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Allow spinach to wilt without breaking fillets.
  7. Squeeze juice of one lemon over the pan and stir gently to combine.
  8. Carefully transfer salmon to plates, spoon sauce and spinach over top, and garnish with chopped fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

If sauce gets too thick, loosen with a splash of water or extra white wine. Cook salmon gently to avoid overcooking. Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent burning. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit Parmesan. For non-alcoholic version, replace white wine with low-sodium broth and lemon juice.

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Keywords: Tuscan salmon, creamy salmon recipe, one-pan salmon, garlic white wine sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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