Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Pesto: Easy One-Pan Dinner in 30 Minutes
Creamy Tuscan salmon with pesto is an easy one-pan dinner made with tender salmon, parmesan cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil. It is rich, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight salmon recipe.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp pesto
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the shallot and garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, pesto, and oregano.
- Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets.
- Finish with lemon juice and fresh basil before serving.