Tuscan salmon
Pan-seared salmon served in a rich, creamy tomato and spinach sauce with garlic, Parmesan, and a hint of lemon. A comforting and elegant dish - perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Updated : 01 July, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
2 tablespoon
Olive oil
4
Salmon steak
1
Onion
1
Garlic
bunch
Parsley
75 grams
Sun-dried tomatoes
250 grams
Cherry tomatoes
300 milliliters
Heavy cream
0.5
Lemon
25 grams
Parmesan
100 grams
Spinach
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat. Pat the salmon fillets dry with kitchen paper and season well with salt and pepper. Place the fillets skin-side down in the hot pan, giving them plenty of space, and fry for 5 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
Step 2
Flip each fillet carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until just cooked through. Reduce the heat if the salmon begins to brown too quickly. Remove the fillets from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Step 3
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining oil to the pan. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened slightly. Stir in the garlic and a pinch of salt, cooking for another minute.
Step 4
Chop the parsley stalks (reserving the leaves) and add them to the pan along with the sun-dried tomatoes. Fry for 1 minute, then add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Step 5
Pour in the cream and lower the heat to medium-low. Let the sauce simmer gently for 1 minute to reduce slightly. Stir in the lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice, followed by the Parmesan. Season to taste.
Step 6
Add the spinach and let it wilt, stirring through the sauce for 1-2 minutes. Return the salmon fillets to the pan and allow them to gently warm through for 1–2 minutes.
Step 7
Serve immediately with a green salad and crusty bread or herby new potatoes for a complete, satisfying meal.