Creamy Tuscan Salmon – Garlic Parmesan Skillet Salmon Recipe
This Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a restaurant-quality dish made right at home. Featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets simmered in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce with cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, this easy skillet recipe delivers bold flavor in under 30 minutes. If you’re looking for a creamy salmon dinner that’s both comforting and packed with nutrients, this Garlic Parmesan Salmon is the perfect choice!
Ingredients for Creamy Garlic Parmesan Salmon
4 salmon fillets (170 g / 6 oz each, skinless)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
powerful health benefits for your Creamy Tuscan Salmon recipe:
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health and reduce inflammation.
High-quality protein in salmon helps build and repair muscles while keeping you full longer.
Spinach adds essential vitamins A, C, and K, supporting immunity, vision, and bone health.
Cherry tomatoes provide antioxidants like lycopene, which help protect against cell damage.
Garlic offers natural immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.
This recipe uses olive oil and salmon fat—healthy fats that support brain function and overall wellness.
How to Make Creamy Tuscan Salmon
Season the salmon fillets on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add cherry tomatoes and cook 2–3 minutes, letting them soften and release their juices.
Reduce heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream, stirring in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce begins to thicken.
Season the creamy sauce with Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes.
Add the fresh spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutritional Information (Approx. Per Serving)
Calories: 520
Protein: 35 g
Fat: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 2 g
Calcium: 180 mg
Iron: 2 mg
