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Tuscan salmon

Tuscan salmon

This zingy yet creamy Tuscan salmon recipe features pan-seared salmon fillets in a flavorful sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • large frying pan

Ingredients
  

Cooking Oil

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for frying

Salmon

  • 4 fillets salmon around 125g/4½oz per fillet

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley leaves reserved for garnish
  • 75 g sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 100 g baby spinach

Cream and Cheese

  • 300 ml double cream
  • 25 g Parmesan finely grated

Seasoning

  • 0.5 piece lemon zest and a squeeze of juice
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Lay the fillets skin-side down in the hot pan and fry for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the fillets using a spatula and fry for another 2–3 minutes until just cooked through.
  • Remove the salmon from the pan and transfer to a plate. Add the remaining oil to the pan, reduce heat to medium, and add the onion. Fry for 3–4 minutes until starting to soften, then add garlic and a pinch of salt and fry for another minute.
  • Remove parsley stalks from the bunch and finely chop. Add the parsley stalks and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and fry for another 1 minute.
  • Add cherry tomatoes to the pan and fry for 2–3 minutes until they start to soften. Pour in the cream and reduce heat to medium-low, letting it simmer for 1 minute.
  • Add lemon zest and juice, sprinkle in Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add spinach to the pan and allow to wilt for 1–2 minutes, then stir through the sauce. Return salmon to the pan and reheat gently for 1–2 minutes.
  • Serve the dish alongside a fresh green salad and crusty bread or herby new potatoes.

Notes

This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad and crusty bread or herby new potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, quick meals, salmon recipes, tuscan salmon
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