Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon!

🧄 Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon

Description

A rich and elegant salmon dish featuring crispy pan-seared fillets served with a creamy garlic sauce infused with mushrooms, spinach, herbs, and a touch of Parmesan. Perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner — ready in under 30 minutes!

🧂 Ingredients

For the Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin on or off)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (white or cremini)

• 1½ cups baby spinach

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of basil, oregano, thyme)

• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)

• Juice of ½ lemon (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sear the Salmon

   • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

   • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.

   • Remove salmon from the pan and set aside.

2. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce

   • In the same skillet, melt butter.

   • Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

   • Add mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.

   • Pour in heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes.

   • Simmer gently (don’t boil) until slightly thickened — about 2–3 minutes.

3. Add Spinach

   • Stir in baby spinach until wilted and coated in sauce.

   • Taste and adjust seasoning — add salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

4. Combine & Serve

   • Return salmon to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and cook for another 1–2 minutes to heat through.

   • Garnish with fresh parsley or dill before serving.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve with:

• Creamy mashed potatoes 🥔

• Garlic butter pasta 🍝

• Steamed jasmine rice 🍚

• Roasted veggies or asparagus 🥦

🌟 Chef’s Tips

• For a thicker sauce, simmer a bit longer or add extra Parmesan.

• For a lighter version, swap cream with half-and-half or coconut cream.

• Don’t overcook the salmon — remove when it flakes easily with a fork.