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Creamy Tuscan Butter Mushroom Salmon Recipe Easy and Perfect for Dinner

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan butter mushroom salmon with sun-dried tomatoes, featuring a rich buttery sauce, earthy mushrooms, and tender salmon fillets. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet simple.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium shallot, finely diced
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to develop a crisp crust. Flip carefully and cook another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through but still moist inside. Remove salmon and set aside on a warm plate. (10 minutes)
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until they release moisture and start to brown. Add minced garlic and diced shallots, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. (8 minutes)
  4. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to infuse flavor. (1 minute)
  5. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes. (5 minutes)
  6. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning as needed. (3 minutes)
  7. Nestle seared salmon fillets back into the pan, spoon sauce over the top. Warm together for 1-2 minutes so salmon absorbs sauce flavors. (2 minutes)
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Let salmon come to room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Use a mix of butter and olive oil to prevent burning. Keep heat moderate when adding cream and cheese to avoid curdling. If sauce is too thick, add a splash more chicken broth or cream. Wipe pan between cooking salmon and mushrooms to keep flavors distinct. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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