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    Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic

    By Julia | Updated: Jan 26, 2025 | Published: Mar 04, 2019 | 133 Comments

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    Pan-Seared Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Garlic, Spinach, Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Capers.  This recipe features the best white cream sauce for salmon! Ready in 30 minutes!

    3 creamy tuscan salmon fillets with spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, capers in a stainless steel skillet

     

    If you're looking for a family-friendly dinner recipe to make tender and flaky salmon, look no further.  This one-pan meal will surely become one of your favorite weeknight dinners!  Pan-seared Tuscan salmon is generously coated in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and other veggies.

    Crispy and crunchy on the outside, the salmon is moist and tender on the inside. This recipe features the same vegetables I used for fusilli pasta not long ago.

    Serve creamy Tuscan salmon with roasted or steamed vegetables, pasta, or with Italian ravioli. Buy ravioli in the store and dress them up according to my recipe!

    Why make Tuscan salmon

    • One-pan meal.  Use a large skillet or frying pan.  Stainless steel, cast iron, or non-stick.  The salmon is pan seared to perfection until crispy and flaky.  Then, the creamy garlic sauce is made in the same pan.
    • Ready in 30 minutes.  Perfect recipe for a family weeknight dinner!
    • Tuscan flavors.  Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, artichokes, and capers taste delicious in a white cream sauce.

    Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, Garlic, and Capers in a stainless steel skillet

    Helpful tips for searing salmon

    • Do not remove the skin.  The skin will help salmon fillet retain its shape while you sear it.  It will also protect it from overcooking.  Also, when the salmon is completely cooked, you can slide the fork between the salmon fillet and the skin to remove the skin.  It's much easier to remove the skin once the salmon is cooked!
    • Pat dry salmon with paper towels before searing.
    • Season the salmon with salt right before searing.
    • Sear the salmon flesh side down first (skin side up).  This will create a nice crust over the top of the salmon.  Make sure the skillet is hot and the olive oil rolls easily around the skillet (without burning).
    • How long to sear salmon? Sear salmon about 4 minutes on each side, until it's cooked through and flaky.

    White Cream Sauce for Salmon

    Creamy garlic sauce is made with heavy cream and minced garlic.  Sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and capers add flavor and texture.   The cream sauce is super flavorful, and it also keeps the salmon fillets tender and moist on the inside.

    single Creamy Tuscan Salmon fillet with Spinach, Artichokes, Garlic, and Capers on a white plate

    How to make Tuscan salmon

    1) First, sear salmon fillets in olive oil in a large skillet.

    seared salmon fillets in a skillet

    2) Remove the salmon from the skillet.
    3) Next, cook the vegetables. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet.
    minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in a skillet

    4) Add chopped artichoke hearts and drained capers. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

    minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped artichoke hearts, drained capers in a skillet

    5) Then, add fresh spinach.

    6) Cook for a couple of minutes, until the spinach wilts.

    wilted spinach with other vegetables in a skillet

    7) Add 1 cup of heavy cream and paprika. Bring to simmer. Simmer for about 1 minute, stirring. Season with salt and more paprika, if you like.

    creamy sauce with spinach in a skillet

    8) Add cooked salmon to the skillet with the cream sauce. Spoon the sauce over the salmon, and simmer for a minute or more, until the salmon is warmed up and cooked through.
    Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, Garlic, and Capers

    What to serve with creamy Tuscan salmon

    • Pasta. Because Tuscan salmon features creamy sauce, it's best to serve it with some carbs.   Serve angel hair pasta, spaghetti, penne, or ziti pasta.
    • Spaghetti squash.  Roast spaghetti squash in the oven and scrape out the spaghetti squash strands with the fork.
    • Roasted vegetables.  Green vegetables will be amazing with the creamy and flaky Tuscan salmon.  Make roasted asparagus, oven-roasted broccoli, garlic green beans with bacon, or cooked spinach.

    Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, Garlic, and Capers

    Other salmon recipes

    Salmon is a great source of protein.  It's always handy to have a good salmon recipe to make for a family dinner.  Here are some of my favorites:

    • Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon and Asparagus
    • Cilantro Lime Salmon
    • Salmon with Mango Salsa

    Other Italian recipes

    Italian-inspired recipes usually revolve around pasta, as well as meat served with lots of vegetables.  If you enjoy Italian cuisine, you might like these weeknight dinner recipes:

    • Creamy Farfalle (Bow-Tie Pasta) with Spinach, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions
    • Linguine with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
    • Mushroom Ravioli with Spinach
    • Baked Italian Chicken with Vegetables
    • Mediterranean Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Capers
    creamy tuscan salmon
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    Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic

    Pan-Seared Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Garlic, Spinach, Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers. Crispy and crunchy on the outside, the salmon is moist and tender on the inside.  Served with the silky white cream sauce. This family favorite dinner is ready in 30 minutes!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 482 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    Salmon

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 lb salmon fillets (3 or 4 salmon fillets)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    White cream sauce

    • 3 cloves garlic , minced
    • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes , chopped
    • 1 cup artichoke hearts , chopped
    • 2 tablespoons capers , drained
    • 5 oz spinach fresh
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • salt
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    Instructions 

    How to sear salmon

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
    • Season salmon fillets with salt.
    • When the oil is hot, add salmon fillets flesh side down (skin side up). Sear for about 4 minutes on medium-high heat.
    • Reduce heat to medium.
    • Flip the salmon fillets to the other side (skin side down). Sear for another 4 or 5 minutes on medium heat until salmon is flaky.
    • Remove salmon from the skillet.

    How to make white cream sauce

    • To the same, now empty, skillet, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped artichokes, capers. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
    • Add fresh spinach, and continue cooking and stirring until the spinach wilts, for a couple of minutes.
    • To the skillet with sautéed vegetables, add 1 cup of heavy cream and paprika. Bring to simmer. Simmer for about 1 minute, stirring. Season with salt. Add more paprika, if you like.

    Assembly

    • Add cooked salmon to the skillet with the cream sauce.
    • Spoon the sauce over the salmon, and simmer for a minute or more, until the salmon is warmed up and cooked through. The salmon should be flaky.
    • Season with salt, if needed.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    482
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    37
    g
    57
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    15
    g
    94
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    143
    mg
    48
    %
    Sodium
     
    564
    mg
    25
    %
    Potassium
     
    1042
    mg
    30
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    10
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    26
    g
    52
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    4865
    IU
    97
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    24.2
    mg
    29
    %
    Calcium
     
    109
    mg
    11
    %
    Iron
     
    2.9
    mg
    16
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Jennifer

      March 30, 2022 at 9:50 pm

      I’d never made salmon before and this was so incredibly easy, fast and delicious! Accidentally plated too much but my stomach is happy. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Julia

        April 24, 2022 at 10:35 pm

        Jennifer, I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe - thank you for such a positive comment! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Iesha Banaga

      March 14, 2022 at 6:54 pm

      This dish look delicious . Ima make it and see how it turns out.

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 21, 2022 at 10:43 pm

        Enjoy! This is one of my favorite recipes!

        Reply
    3. Les K.

      January 31, 2022 at 10:14 am

      Made this recipe last night. Delicious! Thanks so much for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Linda

        February 03, 2022 at 2:38 pm

        ***** Delicious!! My husband is not very fond of salmon but thoroughly enjoyed this recipe and said it's a keeper!! Also, can make again for him anytime!

        Reply
        • Julia

          February 11, 2022 at 7:35 pm

          Linda, this comment made my day! So glad the recipe was enjoyed! 🙂

          Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 8:34 pm

        Les, you are very welcome! Glad you liked it, and thank you for the 5-star review!

        Reply
    4. Linda

      January 30, 2022 at 1:24 pm

      This has become my husband’s favorite salmon dish

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 8:41 pm

        Linda, that's a huge compliment to me! 🙂

        Reply
      • Eva

        December 11, 2022 at 6:23 am

        Detta recept tänker jag testa på lördag. Ser ju fantastiskt gott ut
        Vilket vin kan passa till?

        Reply
    5. Lisa

      January 14, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe! I'm making it again tonight.

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 10:17 pm

        Lisa, that's the best compliment to me - that you are making this recipe again!

        Reply
    6. Lisa

      December 04, 2021 at 7:08 pm

      Delicious. I will make this again.

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 12, 2021 at 6:13 pm

        Lisa, I am glad you will make this again - that's the best compliment!

        Reply
    7. Sheila

      November 20, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      I noticed the sodium was high, if I left out the capers..would it change the recipe?

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 20, 2021 at 5:32 pm

        You can safely omit the capers - it won't change the recipe flavor by much at all. The vast majority of the flavor comes from other ingredients.

        Reply
    8. Erika

      July 11, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      My son is lactose intolerant so I made this with cashew cream sauce and it was truly delightful!! This is a keeper recipe! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 13, 2021 at 5:44 pm

        I love cashew cream sauce - what a delicious substitution for regular cream!

        Reply
      • Susana

        September 29, 2021 at 7:06 pm

        Thank you for the cashew cream idea! We are dairy free, so this was very helpful! Can’t wait to try it!

        Reply
        • Julia

          October 01, 2021 at 12:28 pm

          Yes, cashew cream is a great idea! Also, coconut milk will work, too!

          Reply
    9. Hope Moreland

      July 08, 2021 at 8:26 pm

      This is the best salmon recipe I have ever made.... and I am a great cook !!!! Bravo Julia !!!!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 13, 2021 at 5:50 pm

        Your comment made my day! Glad you enjoyed this recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Luna Regina

      April 15, 2021 at 12:15 am

      So delicious and easy! Also works with some zoodles for a low-carb meal!

      Reply
    11. Marij

      April 07, 2021 at 4:06 am

      I made this recipe with cooked spinach. It was delicious . Make it again today.

      Reply
    12. Nicole

      March 17, 2021 at 6:33 pm

      I wanted to try this recipe so much, but the ads are ridiculous and make it impossible to view content. I won’t be visiting again.

      Reply
      • Una (Ireland)

        April 10, 2021 at 8:11 am

        I tried this recipe for the first time about 2 months ago....amazing! I’m normally hopeless in yhe kitchen but I was told the meal was “restaurant standard” Delighted!! You should persevere through the ads

        Reply
    13. Inq

      January 23, 2021 at 3:36 am

      I made this with a few changes. First I followed the fresh salmon. I flipped this out of.the pan, and kept it in alufoil.
      Then I used oniun, 1 bell peper, fennel and stirfried it almost ready, some fresh little tomatoest, then I used the other ingredients as garlic, kapers and sundried tomatoes.
      The spinache and cream. It was delicious and more than enough.

      Reply
      • Pat Sever

        August 03, 2021 at 12:32 pm

        Your recipe wasn’t anything like the original.

        Reply
    14. Sharon

      January 22, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      I love an easy recipe!, this was really good. I used ling instead of salmon. Yummm thank you.

      Reply
    15. Penelope Bell

      January 15, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      Absolutely yummy! I do cook the salmon in foil in the Aga as don't like smell of fried fish in the kitchen, but that's just me! Greetings from UK.

      Reply
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