Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon

Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon

Introduction

Salmon takes center stage in this rich, flavorful dish, drenched in a luxurious garlic butter sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. The combination of creamy sauce, tender fish, and fresh greens makes for a restaurant-quality dinner you can easily prepare at home. The aroma of garlic and butter sizzling together, combined with the vibrant color of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creates an inviting experience even before the first bite. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is comforting, elegant, and irresistibly creamy.

Ingredients

Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets, skinless (or trout/any white fish)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tsp olive oil (10 ml / 0.33 fl oz)

Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g / 1 oz)
• 6 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• ⅓ cup dry white wine (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz), optional
• 150 g (5 oz) sun-dried tomato strips, drained of oil
• 1 ¾ cups half and half (420 ml / 14 fl oz)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 cups baby spinach leaves (90 g / 3 oz)
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional for dairy-free)
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions