Description
Creamy Tuscan Salmon features tender salmon fillets cooked in a luscious plant-based cream sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs. This flavorful and visually stunning dish is quick to prepare, nutritious, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 fresh salmon fillets, skin-on
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (natural)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Creamy Sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons grape juice
Vegetables
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a nice sear. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (natural). Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip fillets briefly to finish cooking. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- Build the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomato paste and sprinkle in the natural gelling agent. Slowly pour in the plant-based cream, stirring constantly to form a smooth, rich sauce. Add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and grape juice to balance the flavors.
- Add Vegetables: Mix in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly, coating all ingredients beautifully.
- Combine and Finish: Gently nestle the cooked salmon fillets back into the creamy sauce, spooning extra sauce over the top. Heat through for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach and garlic for the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid overcooking the salmon; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Adjust sauce thickness by adding more plant-based cream or a splash of water as needed.
- Use a non-stick skillet to achieve a perfect salmon crust and easier cleanup.
- Serve immediately on a warm plate to keep the sauce creamy and warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Salmon, plant-based cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, healthy dinner, quick salmon recipe
