Tuscan Butter Salmon

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

4 (6-oz) salmon fillets, patted dry with paper towels

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3 tbsp. butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes

2 c. baby spinach

1/2 c. heavy cream

1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

1/4 c. chopped herbs (such as basil and parsley), plus more for garnish

Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season salmon all over with salt and pepper. When oil is shimmering but not smoking, add salmon skin side down and cook until deeply golden, about 6 minutes. Flip over and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium and add butter. When butter has melted, stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to burst, then add spinach. Cook until spinach is beginning to wilt.

Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and herbs and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.

Return salmon back to skillet and spoon over sauce. Simmer until salmon is cooked through, about 3 minutes more.

Garnish with more herbs and squeeze lemon on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 655
• Total Fat: 52 g
• Saturated Fat: 20 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 164 mg
• Sodium: 709 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 40 g