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Creamy Tuscan Salmon – Easy Lunch Recipes That Hit the Spot

Let’s talk about the kind of lunch that stops you mid-scroll. This creamy Tuscan salmon has the richness you crave, with a velvety sauce that hugs every bite of tender, flaky fish. It's the kind of dish that looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen, but surprise—it came from yours. I’ve made this for lazy Sundays, quick weekday lunches, and even one dinner party where it absolutely stole the show. The creaminess comes from heavy cream, yes, but the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a touch of spinach? That's where the magic happens. Even my cousin—who swears she doesn’t like salmon—went in for seconds. If you’re building out your rotation of easy lunch recipes, this one deserves a starring role. It checks all the boxes: simple prep, rich flavor, fast cleanup. So go on, grab that skillet—your lunch break just got a serious upgrade.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Creamy Soup Recipes Easy, easy lunch recipes, easy salmon recipes, recipes for salmon, Salmon Dinner Recipes, Salmon recipes, Tuscan Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Eleanor

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets for 4–5 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom.
  5. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Stir and let simmer gently until thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
  7. Fold in the spinach and cook just until wilted.
  8. Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.