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Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 03/04/2020

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Tender salmon filets smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce filled with sun-dried tomatoes, kale and Parmesan cheese. Restaurant quality salmon, in 30 minutes! #salmon #seafood #fish #creamsauce #30minutemeal #easyrecipe #tuscan #Italian #sundriedtomatoes #kale #spinach
Tender salmon filets smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce filled with sun-dried tomatoes, kale and Parmesan cheese. Restaurant quality salmon, in 30 minutes! #salmon #seafood #fish #creamsauce #30minutemeal #easyrecipe #tuscan #Italian #sundriedtomatoes #kale #spinach
Tender salmon filets smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce filled with sun-dried tomatoes, kale and Parmesan cheese. Restaurant quality salmon, in 30 minutes! #salmon #seafood #fish #creamsauce #30minutemeal #easyrecipe #tuscan #Italian #sundriedtomatoes #kale #spinach
Tender salmon filets smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce filled with sun-dried tomatoes, kale and Parmesan cheese. Restaurant quality salmon, in 30 minutes! #salmon #seafood #fish #creamsauce #30minutemeal #easyrecipe #tuscan #Italian #sundriedtomatoes #kale #spinach

Tender salmon filets smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce filled with sun-dried tomatoes, kale and Parmesan cheese. Restaurant quality tuscan salmon, in 30 minutes!

This ultra easy Tuscan Salmon recipe is a winner when it comes to weeknight dinners!  We love easy seafood dishes, like my Honey Lime Shrimp, and Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon. This is one of my Dinner recipes you’ll definitely want in your recipe rotation!

Tuscan salmon in cream sauce in skillet

TUSCAN SALMON RECIPE

You guys have been going crazy over these Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts, and I’ve been thinking about trying out some different flavor variations… and this one is such a winner!

A rich and creamy garlic sauce, full of sun-dried tomatoes and kale… plus tender, buttery salmon filets.  It’s a match made in culinary heaven.

Even if you’re not a huge salmon fan, you need to try this one!

HOW TO MAKE TUSCAN SALMON

  1. Pat salmon filets dry and season with spices on all sides.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over MED-HIGH heat.
  3. Add salmon, skin side up, and cook 5 minutes.  Flip and cook another 5 minutes.
  4. Remove salmon to a plate.  Add butter to same skillet.
  5. Add onion and cook until soft.  Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook 30 seconds or so.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan.
  7. Pour in cream and cook a few minutes.  Stir in seasonings and cheese.
  8. Add kale and cook until wilted.  Add salmon back to the skillet and spoon some sauce over top of the filets.

Salmon filets in creamy tuscan sauce in skillet

COOKING TIPS FOR THIS SALMON RECIPE

  • BUY GOOD SALMON – I prefer to buy fresh salmon from the seafood counter of my grocery store, instead of frozen filets in bags, since those tend to be very thin.  Cooking Light has a great article on how to pick the best salmon at the grocery store.
  • USE IT QUICKLY – Salmon can go “off” or bad pretty quickly, so I prefer to buy my salmon no more than 1 day ahead of time.
  • TO SKIN OR NOT TO SKIN – I usually leave the skin on, but this is totally up to you.  The skin provides a layer of protection against the hot pan, and it’s a lot easier to slide a spatula underneath crispy skin than underneath tender flesh.
  • DON’T OVERCOOK – Salmon is prone to overcooking, and the line between not done enough and dry and overdone is pretty fine.  The USDA recommends salmon be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 F degrees.  However, different people prefer their salmon to be more rare or more well-done, like a steak.  To be on the safe-side though, I stick to the USDA’s recommendation.

Tender salmon filets smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce filled with sun-dried tomatoes, kale and Parmesan cheese. Restaurant quality salmon, in 30 minutes! #salmon #seafood #fish #creamsauce #30minutemeal #easyrecipe #tuscan #Italian #sundriedtomatoes #kale #spinach

VARIATIONS OF THIS RECIPE

  • OTHER PROTEIN – this sauce would go really well with chicken breasts (or thighs), pork chops or shrimp!
  • OTHER GREENS – most Tuscan recipes use spinach, which will totally work in this recipe if you’d rather use that instead of kale.
  • THICKER SAUCE – if you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk together 1 Tbsp cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water (in a separate bowl) until smooth, then whisk into sauce and cook until thickened to your liking.

MAKING TUSCAN SALMON AHEAD OF TIME

I think this recipe tastes best when made right before eating, but you can do the prep-work ahead of time if you’d like.

  • Chop the sun-dried tomatoes
  • Chop the kale
  • Chop the onion and garlic
  • Measure out the seasonings
  • Measure out the Parmesan cheese

Tender salmon filets smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce filled with sun-dried tomatoes, kale and Parmesan cheese. Restaurant quality salmon, in 30 minutes! #salmon #seafood #fish #creamsauce #30minutemeal #easyrecipe #tuscan #Italian #sundriedtomatoes #kale #spinach

STORAGE

Any leftover salmon should be refrigerated in an airtight container and consumed within 3 days.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THIS RECIPE

  • Cast Iron Skillet – a classic workhorse in my kitchen, I use this skillet all the time.
  • 12″ wide skillet – I love this pan, and love that it’s oven and broiler safe (a must for one pan recipes).
  • Non-Stick Skillet – if you’re worried about your salmon sticking, a non-stick pan is a good option.

Flaky salmon recipe with tuscan sauce

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Tender salmon filets smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce filled with sun-dried tomatoes, kale and Parmesan cheese. Restaurant quality salmon, in 30 minutes! #salmon #seafood #fish #creamsauce #30minutemeal #easyrecipe #tuscan #Italian #sundriedtomatoes #kale #spinach

Creamy Tuscan Salmon

4.96 from 25 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 445
Servings: 4 servings
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Tender salmon filets smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce filled with sun-dried tomatoes, kale and Parmesan cheese

Ingredients

SALMON

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 (6 oz each) salmon filets
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

TUSCAN CREAM SAUCE

  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 small yellow onion minced
  • 2 Tbsp finely minced garlic
  • 5 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
  • 1 1/3 cups chicken broth reduced sodium
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese fresh is best
  • 1 - 2 cups chopped fresh kale

Instructions

  • Pat salmon dry, then season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Add olive oil to large skillet and heat over MED-HIGH heat until hot. Add salmon, skin-side UP (if using skin-on filets), and cook for 4-5 minutes. Try not to move the salmon around as it cooks. This is what creates a great golden brown crust.
  • Carefully flip salmon over and cook on the other side for another 5 minutes, until opaque throughout and flakes easily. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Don't wipe out the skillet, but add butter to pan drippings. Add onion and cook 4 minutes, until softened. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so.
  • Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, then stir in cream.
  • Let cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring often, then stir in pepper and Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add kale and cook another minute or two until wilted. Return salmon to the skillet, nestling them down into the sauce and spooning sauce over the top of the filets.

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Chef Tips

For a thicker sauce, whisk together 1 Tbsp cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water (in a separate bowl) until smooth, then whisk into sauce and cook until thickened to your liking.
** not a traditional Tuscan recipe - it just uses similar ingredients to Tuscan-style foods from popular Italian restaurants in the U.S.

Nutrition Disclaimer

The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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  1. marissa says

    Posted on 3/23 at 5:40 pm

    this was really good, it definitely took a lot more time than it is said to have taken, but I don’t mind, it was a fun experience making this with my boyfriend. however, it did seem to create a lot of dishes. but overall, it looked stunning in the end and tasted amazing! <3

    Reply
  2. Mameyes says

    Posted on 3/6 at 7:58 pm

    really great. i think that it would have been good to cook the kale considerably longer, b/c it was chewy/ hard to chew. (and we love kale). maybe id put it in shortly after the onions. i think i’ll try this with chicken too. thank you.

    Reply
  3. Rocio Mendoza says

    Posted on 3/2 at 9:46 pm

    This salmon was delicious!

    Reply
  4. Emily Danforth says

    Posted on 2/25 at 10:33 pm

    Absolutely delicious!!! I make this to impress guests that I have over for supper sometimes.

    Reply
  5. Jeanette M says

    Posted on 2/2 at 8:40 pm

    So easy for beginners ans delicious!!

    Reply
  6. Candy says

    Posted on 12/11 at 11:39 pm

    Excellent
    Used thickened low fat milk with a small amount
    of half n half instead of cream. Served over spaghetti.

    Reply
  7. Susu says

    Posted on 12/8 at 9:45 pm

    This was so good!!!!! I used broccoli as my rice to put the salmon on top of it and omg it was so good! Thank you chef!

    Reply
  8. Steve says

    Posted on 11/23 at 2:59 pm

    I love fish but I don’t like salmon, I made this for my wife and I tried it. This recipe was delicious. I have now made it several times. I am going to make for my brother and his girlfriend this weekend. I hope they enjoy it as much as I did. Thank so much for this recipe.

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    Posted on 4/10 at 7:37 pm

    This was delicious! It is so hard for me to get my husband to eat any fish. Made this recipe and he cleaned his plate! Said it was one of the only fish recipes he has ever actually enjoyed 😉

    Reply
  10. Lori says

    Posted on 3/19 at 10:01 pm

    Amazing! Will definitely use this recipe again & again!

    Reply
  11. Tee says

    Posted on 1/16 at 3:29 pm

    Simple and delicious!!!!!! I froze half of the sauce and plan to add shrimp to it for another meal.

    Reply
  12. Shellie Wilcher says

    Posted on 11/17 at 3:14 pm

    Amazing!!!! Definitely a keeper!

    Reply
    • Cera says

      Posted on 3/14 at 7:16 pm

      Forgot to take a picture- we ate it too fast lol. But i will be the first to say that I am not the most kitchen-savvy. Recently started following this page, and LOVE IT!! Not only are the recipes super easy to follow, they taste AMAZING! We’ve done white chicken chili, and the sweet and sour chicken, and this one so far. Hope to do more recipes soon ❤❤❤ Thank you so much!

      Reply
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