Description
Tender seared salmon fillets simmered in a creamy Parmesan garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. A rich, flavorful, one-pan dinner that feels gourmet but comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Cream Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, sliced
- 125 ml (½ cup) dry white wine
- 250 ml (1 cup) double/heavy cream
- 50 g (½ cup) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 30 g (1 cup) fresh spinach
Instructions
- Season the Salmon
Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. - Sear
Heat butter and olive oil in a pan. Sear salmon 4–5 minutes per side. Remove. - Sauté Garlic & Tomatoes
Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan. Cook 1 minute. - Deglaze
Pour in white wine and simmer until slightly reduced. - Make the Sauce
Add heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir until smooth and thickened. - Add Spinach
Stir in spinach until wilted. - Finish
Return salmon to the pan and spoon sauce over the top. - Serve
Enjoy warm with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Swap wine for chicken broth if preferred.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Don’t boil the sauce — keep at a gentle simmer to avoid splitting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes