Description
Indulgent Tuscan salmon pasta weaves Mediterranean magic onto your plate, blending fresh salmon, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a luxurious cream sauce. Rich flavors dance together, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this simple yet sophisticated coastal-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) salmon, cut into 4 portions
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) freshly grated vegetarian Parmesan-style cheese (or a plant-based Parmesan alternative)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare salmon by cutting into four evenly sized portions, then season generously with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, drizzle with olive oil, and carefully place salmon skin-side down. Sear for approximately 5 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Gently flip the salmon, optionally remove the skin, and cook for an additional 2 minutes with a lid. Transfer to a foil-covered plate to rest and retain warmth.
- Reduce pan heat to low, melt butter, and add minced garlic. Sauté briefly until aromatic, being careful not to brown the garlic.
- Whisk milk and cornstarch mixture into the pan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth, which occurs rapidly.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese, diced tomatoes, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes into the creamy sauce. Cook until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften, creating a vibrant and rich mixture.
- Return salmon to the pan, nestling it into the sauce to reheat for one minute, allowing the flavors to meld together seamlessly.
- Serve immediately, ensuring the salmon remains tender and the sauce maintains its luxurious consistency.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with vibrant color and minimal fishy smell for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat salmon dry before cooking to achieve a golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Whisk cornstarch slurry slowly to prevent lumps and create a silky smooth sauce that coats pasta perfectly.
- Swap regular milk with coconut or almond milk for dairy-free version, and use gluten-free pasta for celiac-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg