Creamy Tuscan “Marry Me” Salmon
Creamy Tuscan “Marry Me” Salmon is a restaurant-quality dish made in one skillet with flaky salmon, garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s the kind of meal that feels romantic, comforting, and easy enough for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6–8 oz each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear fillets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through, then set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, whisk to combine, then stir in Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in spinach until wilted, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer 1–2 minutes more. Garnish with parsley or basil and serve warm with lemon wedges.