New! Tuscan Salmon Recipe
Fresh salmon filet topped with our creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach.
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Ingredients
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Salmon
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Greens & Finish
Method
Salmon
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Prep salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt (approx 1 tsp total) and black pepper (approx 1/2 tsp total). If fillets have skin, score skin once or twice.
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Sear salmon
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (or presentation-side down if skinless). Sear without moving 3 to 4 minutes until the edge color turns opaque about two-thirds up the fillet. Flip and sear the other side 1 to 2 minutes to brown.
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Finish in oven (optional)
If fillets are thick and need finishing, transfer the skillet to a 400°F (200°C) oven for 4–6 minutes until salmon reaches 125–130°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium. Remove from oven and transfer salmon to a plate, tent loosely with foil and keep warm while you make the sauce.
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Lemon squeeze
Just before serving, squeeze the juice of the halved lemon over the plated salmon (reserve for garnish).
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
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Sauté aromatics
Using the same skillet (wipe out any burned bits but keep fond), add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot; sauté 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and softened but not browned.
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Add sun-dried tomatoes and deglaze
Add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1 minute, then pour in 1/4 cup white wine (or chicken broth) to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Cook until liquid reduces by about half, about 1–2 minutes.
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Make cream base
Lower heat to medium-low and stir in 1 cup heavy cream. Bring just to a gentle simmer, stirring so it doesn’t scorch. Add 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer gently 3–4 minutes to thicken slightly.
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Finish sauce with cheese
Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan until melted and the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Greens & Finish
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