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Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Salmon

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Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Salmon is a quick and elegant one-pan recipe featuring seared salmon fillets smothered in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce with garlic, spinach, and Parmesan. This 30-minute dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions and always delivers bold, restaurant-quality flavor.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear salmon (skin-side down if using skin-on) for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until sauce is creamy and well combined.
  6. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. Return salmon to the pan, spooning sauce over the top. Let simmer for 2–3 more minutes to blend flavors.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Substitute coconut cream and dairy-free Parmesan for a dairy-free version.
  • Swap spinach for kale or add mushrooms for more texture.
  • Add a splash of white wine for extra depth of flavor.
  • Adjust spice by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
  • Best served fresh; avoid freezing.

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