This Creamy Tuscan Garlic Salmon features pan-seared fillets draped in a luxurious sun-dried tomato cream sauce with crispy prosciutto and spinach – a restaurant-quality meal made easy!
5 Reasons This Recipe Will Trend:
1️⃣ Gourmet presentation (looks like a $30 entrée)
2️⃣ Macro-balanced (high protein, healthy fats)
3️⃣ One-pan wonder (minimal cleanup)
4️⃣ Upscale ingredients made approachable
5️⃣ Perfect for special occasions OR weeknights
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Main Components:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on)
- 3 oz prosciutto (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Creamy Tuscan Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil
- Lemon wedges
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Crisp the Prosciutto (3 mins)
- Cook prosciutto in dry skillet until crispy
- Remove and crumble (reserve 1 tbsp fat)
2. Sear the Salmon (6 mins)
- Pat salmon dry, season with salt/pepper
- Sear skin-side down 4 mins, flip 2 mins
- Remove from pan
3. Make the Magic Sauce (8 mins)
- Sauté garlic in prosciutto fat (30 sec)
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, cook 1 min
- Pour in cream + broth, simmer 3 mins
- Stir in spinach until wilted
- Add parmesan, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes
4. Final Assembly (2 mins)
- Return salmon to sauce, spoon over top
- Garnish with prosciutto crumbs & basil
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 580
- Protein: 42g
- Carbs: 8g
- Fat: 42g
Chef’s Pro Tips
🍋 Brighten flavors: Add 1 tsp lemon zest to sauce
🌶 Extra kick: Double red pepper flakes
🥛 Lighter option: Substitute half cream with whole milk
🍝 Leftover idea: Toss with pasta next day
