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Tuscan salmon with creamy garlic Alfredo

Tuscan Salmon with Creamy Garlic Alfredo

This Tuscan Salmon with Creamy Garlic Alfredo is a rich and comforting dish made in one skillet. With golden-seared salmon fillets, a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, fresh spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • Fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Garlic press (optional)
  • Nutrition (Per Serving — 1 fillet with sauce)
  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 32g
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 320mg

Method
 

  1. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon skin-side down first for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until spinach wilts.
  6. Return salmon to skillet. Spoon sauce over fillets and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
Add mushrooms or artichoke hearts for variation.
Serve with fettuccine, penne, or cauliflower mash.
Don’t overcook salmon—remove once it flakes easily with a fork.