Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe (30-Min One-Pan Dinner)
Quick and easy one-pan creamy Tuscan salmon with tender salmon fillets, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-quality.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast iron pan.
- Spatula or tongs.
- Cutting board
- Chef's Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Microplane or grater.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each.
- 2 tbsp olive oil.
- 4 cloves garlic minced.
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved.
- 3 cups baby spinach.
- 1 cup heavy cream.
- ¾ cup fresh grated parmesan.
- 1 tbsp butter.
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- ¼ cup fresh basil chiffonade.
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through.
- Remove the salmon and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, then add garlic and butter and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the cream and parmesan, then simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Add the lemon juice and zest, then taste and adjust seasoning.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Garnish with basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer, not a boil.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of cream or broth.
- For extra crispy salmon, use a cast iron skillet.
- Serve right away for the best texture.