Tuscan Butter Salmon
A vibrant and easy dish featuring buttery salmon, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, cooking until the tomatoes soften and their juices start to release.
- Push the tomatoes to one side of the skillet and place the salmon fillets on the other side. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Cook the salmon for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until the salmon is fully cooked through and has a lovely golden crust.
- Add the spinach to the skillet and gently stir everything together, cooking until the spinach wilts beautifully.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and garnish it with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, use wild-caught salmon for richer flavor. You can prep the garlic and tomatoes beforehand to speed up cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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