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Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Salmon

A flavorful and romantic dish featuring tender salmon in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for a special dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets (skin on or off, your choice)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free version)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once shimmering, add the salmon, skin-side down if applicable, and sear for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Carefully flip the salmon and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Toss in the spinach and let it wilt, stirring everything together.
  6. If using Parmesan, fold that in for extra richness.
  7. Gently scoot the salmon into the sauce and slide the skillet into the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes.
  8. The salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
  9. Sprinkle chopped basil on top and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to spice it up. For dairy-free, coconut cream can be used instead of heavy cream. The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge; simply add fresh salmon before baking.

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