Tuscan Butter Salmon
A vibrant and delicious Tuscan Butter Salmon recipe that combines seared salmon fillets with a creamy garlic sauce, sweet cherry tomatoes, and vibrant spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the seasoned salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt completely.
- Cook the minced garlic in the melted butter until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Sauté the halved cherry tomatoes until they soften and start to burst.
- Fold in the spinach and sauté until wilted.
- Combine the seared salmon with the sauce, gently coating it.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider substituting spinach with kale or Swiss chard. Serve with creamy polenta or a green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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