Creamy Tuscan Salmon

by Lifestack Official-3 November 2025Medium

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time30 min

Servings4

Impress everyone with this creamy Tuscan Salmon! It might just be the best salmon recipe ever, made in just 30 minutes.

Method

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Allow the salmon to come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Pat the salmon dry with a clean towel. Rub it generously with olive oil and sprinkle it with 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt, the garlic powder, and a few grinds of black pepper.
1
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Add the salmon skin side up and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until cooked about halfway to the center of the thickest part of the salmon.
2
Reduce to medium heat and flip the salmon. Tilt the pan down slightly and quickly spoon the pan juices over the top of the fish a few times. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, continuously spooning the juices over the salmon. Cook until just tender and pink at the center.
3
Remove the salmon to a plate and set aside. Drain the pan of any liquid and quickly wipe it out with a paper towel.
4
Place the pan over low heat and melt the butter. Then add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the garlic is lightly browned and fragrant. Add the capers, cream, milk, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute, then return the salmon to the pan and warm it for 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the salmon.
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Serve topped with the sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.