creamy tuscan salmon

Name: Creamy Tuscan Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## SALMON; 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), patted dry; ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns); 1 tablespoon(s) Italian seasoning, or as needed; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 tablespoon(s) butter crakers, crushed; ## SAUCE; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/3 cup(s) shallots, finely chopped; 1/3 cup(s) roasted red peppers, drained and roughly chopped; 3 large cloves garlic, pressed; 1 cup(s) 35% heavy cream; 1/4 cup(s) dry white wine such as pinot grigio or chardonnay; 1/2 cup(s) Grana Padano cheese, grated; 3 cup(s) baby spinach leaves, packed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil leaves (substitute 1 1/2 tsp fresh chopped basil leaves); 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Aug 28, 2025

This delicious, colorful recipe is quick and easy to make, plus very elegant!

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Four delicious, creamy Tuscan Salmon Fillets.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 piece(s)

Ingredients

SALMON
4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), patted dry
ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, or as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter crakers, crushed
SAUCE
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup shallots, finely chopped
1/3 cup roasted red peppers, drained and roughly chopped
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup 35% heavy cream
1/4 cup dry white wine such as pinot grigio or chardonnay
1/2 cup Grana Padano cheese, grated
3 cups baby spinach leaves, packed
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves (substitute 1 1/2 tsp fresh chopped basil leaves)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make creamy tuscan salmon

Step 1

Season salmon with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and butter.
Step 3

When hot and sizzling, place salmon fillets, seasoned side down. Cook for 3:30 to 4 minutes while seasoning the top with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Step 4

Carefully flip fillets and cook for 2 to 2:30 minutes (the sides should be halfway done before flipping). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Step 5

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add shallots and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 6

Add roasted red peppers and cook for 1 minute as well. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Step 7

Stir in heavy cream and wine; bring the mixture to a low boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce reduces slightly, about 3 minutes.
Step 8

Add cheese and stir until blended.
Step 9

Add baby spinach leaves and cook until they just start to wilt, 1 minute at the most.
Step 10

Stir in lemon zest, basil, and red pepper flakes.
Step 11

Return salmon to skillet, including any accumulated juices. Spoon sauce over and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 12

Sprinkle on fresh chopped parsley just before serving.
Step 13

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