By Becky Hardin
Updated Mar 26, 2025
Tuscan Salmon features flaky, tender fish in a decadent cream sauce. Tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and white wine create the most mouthwatering flavor to complement the salmon filet. This skillet recipe is sophisticated enough for a dinner party but simple enough for a weeknight meal.
Easy Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe
If you’re a fan of classic Tuscan Chicken , you’re going to love this Tuscan Salmon dish! Simple and inexpensive ingredients come together to make a luscious creamy sauce. Easily customizable by adding whatever vegetables you have on hand or subbing chicken for the fish, this is one delicious dinner no matter how you serve it.
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- ▢ 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets fresh or frozen, pat salmon dry before seasoning
- ▢ Kosher salt and ground black pepper to season
- ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ ½ cup diced onion white or yellow
- ▢ 1 cup halved grape tomatoes use cherry tomatoes or chopped sun-dried tomatoes in place of or in addition
- ▢ ½ cup dry white wine try Sauvignon Blanc—avoid sweet white wines
- ▢ 2 cups baby spinach fresh is best or use kale, arugula, chopped asparagus, green beans, or broccoli florets.
- ▢ 1¼ cups heavy cream use half and half for a lighter sauce
- ▢ ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese use freshly grated for the best flavor
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped parsley plus more for garnish
- ▢ lemon wedges optional, for serving
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Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets, Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin side-up and sear for 5-6 minutes, or until golden. Flip the salmon over and cook for 3-4 more minutes, until done to your liking. Transfer the cooked salmon* to a plate and cover it with foil to keep warm. 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent. 3 cloves garlic, ½ cup diced onion
- Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-7 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to burst. 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- Stir in the wine and let it reduce for 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. ½ cup dry white wine, 2 cups baby spinach
- Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. 1¼ cups heavy cream, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the filets. Simmer until the salmon is warmed through. Serve garnished with parsley and lemon wedges. lemon wedges
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How To Make Tuscan Salmon Step By Step
Season the salmon : Sprinkle salt and pepper over the salmon filets.
Cook: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon filets skin side-up and sear for 5-6 minutes, or until they turn golden. Flip the salmon over and cook for 3-4 more minutes, until done to your liking. Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate and cover it with foil to keep warm.
Cook the aromatics : Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil. Stir in the 3 cloves of garlic and cook until fragrant. Add 1/2 cup onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
Cook the tomatoes: Add the 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-7 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to burst.
Add wine and spinach: Stir in 1/2 cup wine and let it reduce for 1 minute. Add 2 cups spinach and cook until wilted.
Add cream, Parmesan, and parsley : Add 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup parsley. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
Return the salmon to the skillet: Place the salmon back in the skillet, spooning the sauce over the filets. Simmer until the salmon is warmed through.
Serve garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
How to Store and Reheat
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I recommend reheating leftover salmon on your stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through. I do not recommend freezing as the cream sauce won’t hold up well.
Serving Suggestions
This creamy Tuscan salmon is great to serve with asparagus almandine to get more veggies on your plate or oven-roasted potatoes for a hearty side. Finish it off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction for a touch of sweetness.
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Tuscan Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets fresh or frozen, pat salmon dry before seasoning
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper to season
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup diced onion white or yellow
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes use cherry tomatoes or chopped sun-dried tomatoes in place of or in addition
- ½ cup dry white wine try Sauvignon Blanc—avoid sweet white wines
- 2 cups baby spinach fresh is best or use kale, arugula, chopped asparagus, green beans, or broccoli florets.
- 1¼ cups heavy cream use half and half for a lighter sauce
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese use freshly grated for the best flavor
- ¼ cup chopped parsley plus more for garnish
- lemon wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets, Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin side-up and sear for 5-6 minutes, or until golden. Flip the salmon over and cook for 3-4 more minutes, until done to your liking. Transfer the cooked salmon* to a plate and cover it with foil to keep warm. 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent. 3 cloves garlic, ½ cup diced onion
- Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-7 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to burst. 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- Stir in the wine and let it reduce for 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. ½ cup dry white wine, 2 cups baby spinach
- Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. 1¼ cups heavy cream, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the filets. Simmer until the salmon is warmed through. Serve garnished with parsley and lemon wedges. lemon wedges
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
