Creamy Tuscan Salmon Garlic Parmesan (Printable Version)

Salmon fillets in creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - ½ teaspoon paprika
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Sauce

06 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - ½ cup chicken broth
11 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

→ Vegetables & Garnish

13 - 2 cups baby spinach
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Season the salmon fillets evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 3–4 minutes on each side. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
03 - Reduce the skillet heat to medium, add butter, and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add the baby spinach to the skillet and allow it to wilt in the sauce.
06 - Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over each fillet. Let cook for an additional 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Ensure the skillet is hot enough to create a proper sear on the salmon fillets for optimal texture.