Are you tired of making the same old chicken for dinner every single night? I get it. We all want something new that tastes amazing but does not take hours to cook. That is why I love making this creamy Tuscan garlic butter salmon.
It brings rich flavors right to your kitchen table with very little effort. If you want another easy meal for busy nights, you can also check out this Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken and Veggies: A Simple and Delicious Dinner for inspiration. But tonight, let us focus on this wonderful fish dish.
Why This Salmon Recipe Is Great for Dinner
Fish is one of the best things you can eat during the week. It cooks very fast. You can go from a pack of raw fish to a warm meal in less than twenty minutes. That leaves you more time to relax after a long day.
The sauce makes this meal truly special. It uses heavy cream, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Everything cooks in one pan. That means you do not have a huge mess to clean up when you finish eating. Even people who say they do not like fish usually love this creamy sauce.
Ingredients Needed
- Four fresh salmon fillets
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- Three tablespoons of butter
- Four cloves of garlic, minced
- One cup of heavy cream
- Half a cup of chicken broth
- Half a cup of chopped sun dried tomatoes
- Two cups of fresh baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parmesan cheese, grated
Step By Step Making
1. Pat your salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with a good pinch of salt and black pepper.
2. Place a large skillet on your stove over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter. Let the butter melt and get hot.
3. Place the salmon fillets in the hot pan skin side down. Cook for about five minutes until the bottom gets golden brown. Flip them over and cook for three more minutes until the fish is cooked through. Take the salmon out of the pan and put them on a clean plate.
4. Turn your stove down to medium heat. Add the remaining butter to the same pan. Toss in the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until it smells great.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Let the liquid start to bubble gently.
6. Add the chopped sun dried tomatoes and the fresh baby spinach to the pan. Stir everything together. Cook for two minutes until the spinach wilts down into the sauce.
7. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese into the sauce. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce looks thick and smooth.
8. Put the cooked salmon fillets back into the skillet. Spoon the warm cream sauce over the top of each piece of fish. Let it warm up for one minute, then serve right away.
Nutritional Value
When you cook at home using fresh ingredients, you know exactly what goes into your body. Here is what you get in one serving of this delicious dinner:
- Calories: About 520 calories per serving
- Protein: Roughly 34 grams of protein
- Carbs: Only 7 grams of carbohydrates
Because it is low in carbs, this meal fits nicely into many different eating plans. You can serve it over white rice, pasta, or just eat it with a side of steamed broccoli.
Health Benefits
Eating fish like salmon brings huge perks for your health. Salmon is full of healthy omega fats. These good fats help keep your heart strong and your brain sharp.
The spinach and garlic add extra vitamins and minerals to your plate. Cooking at home lets you control your salt and sugar intake much better than buying ready-made meals from the store. You always find great ideas and recipes right here on Azeely to help you feed your family well.
Give this quick fish recipe a try this week. Your family will ask for it again and again.
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