Description
Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil is a delightful dish that brings the essence of Italy to your kitchen. This recipe features succulent salmon fillets enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with juicy cherry tomatoes and aromatic basil. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home, this gourmet meal is incredibly easy to prepare and will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, cooking for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and stir gently until they begin to burst.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Stir until combined and simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish by adding chopped basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg