Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe

Name: Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh salmon (cut into 4 pieces); Salt & pepper (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Flour (for dredging); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (see note); 1 cup heavy/whipping cream; 1-2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach; 1 tablespoon fresh basil (sliced thin ); Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Published: May 9, 2018 / Updated: Mar 7, 2022 / 57 Comments

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This creamy Tuscan salmon recipe has an amazing cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and lemon juice. The best part? It only takes about 20 minutes to make!

close-up of creamy Tuscan salmon in a skillet — Photos updated 10/2020

I originally made Tuscan Chicken, and I knew that style of sauce would go fabulously with salmon, so I had to make it. Olive Garden inspiration strikes again!

You know what? As good as the chicken one was, this pan-seared salmon version has it beat! I just love this flavor combo. Searing the salmon over a high heat gives it a wonderful slightly crispy crust and tender, flaky inside.

Love creamy salmon recipes? You may also like Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta, my Creamy Lemon Salmon recipe, this Creamy Garlic Salmon, or this Creamy Salmon Piccata.

How do you make creamy Tuscan salmon?

Coat the salmon pieces in salt, pepper, and garlic powder; dredge in flour. Sear the salmon on both sides; take it out of the pan and set aside. Make the sauce by adding the chicken broth, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes, followed by the cream. You then add the spinach and salmon and let the fish cook through. Take it up a notch and serve it with freshly grated parmesan cheese and basil on top! (Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below)

Recipes notes & tips:

Go up to 2 cups (packed) spinach if you like lots of spinach since it really does shrink down.
If you buy salmon with skin on and don't want to eat it, it's really easy to peel off once you sear it on both sides (peel it off before adding it back to the skillet).
You will get the best results using heavy cream, but if you're looking for a dairy-free alternative, you may want to try Silk brand dairy-free whipping cream; readers have recommended it to me.
Skip the flour if you want this to be low-carb.
If you want this to be extra garlicky, add in a couple cloves of minced garlic prior to adding the chicken broth.

What do you serve with Tuscan salmon?

I typically serve this dish with spaghetti or linguine, but any kind of pasta would work, as would rice or mashed potatoes. Or, make it a lower-carb dinner by serving it with cauliflower rice.

If you're looking for a wine pairing, this Tuscan salmon would go well with sauvignon blanc. You could also add some into the recipe (instead of the chicken broth) if you want.

Love Tuscan flavors? Try these:

Will you make this salmon in a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce? It's DELICIOUS. 😉

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