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One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe

One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Salmon features pan-seared salmon simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and basil.
Ready in only 30 minutes.
Perfect for an easy yet elegant family dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 110 g ½ cup semi-dried or sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 1½ tablespoons oil reserved from the tomatoes
  • 4 skinless salmon fillets about 130g each
  • 1 brown onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 300 ml cooking cream or heavy cream
  • 80 g baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon baby capers drained
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • Crusty bread for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat half of the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season the salmon fillets lightly with salt and black pepper. Place them in the hot skillet and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly golden. The salmon does not need to be fully cooked at this stage. Transfer it to a plate.
  • Add the remaining reserved oil to the same skillet.
  • Stir in the chopped onion and crushed garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and fragrant.
  • Pour in the cooking cream along with one-third cup of water. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
  • Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir until evenly combined.
  • Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the salmon is almost cooked through.
  • Add the baby spinach and capers, stirring gently until the spinach wilts into the sauce.
  • Scatter the fresh basil leaves over the top just before serving.
  • Serve the One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Salmon with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered pasta to soak up the delicious creamy sauce.

Notes

Chicken breasts can be substituted for salmon using the same creamy Tuscan sauce.
If you prefer a lighter version, use light cooking cream.
Baby kale can replace spinach if desired.
Add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.