Description
Spicy Tuscan Salmon is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines fresh salmon fillets with a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Simple yet impressive, this dish is sure to leave your guests asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. **Prep Ingredients**: Gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping garlic and halving cherry tomatoes.
- 2. **Sear Salmon**: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- 3. **Add Aromatics**: Carefully flip the salmon, add minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes to the pan, cooking until fragrant.
- 4. **Make Sauce**: Pour in heavy cream while scraping any bits from the pan. Stir in red pepper flakes and Parmesan until melted and combined.
- 5. **Finish Dish**: Add chopped basil and lemon juice just before serving. Serve over pasta or alongside roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg