Garlic butter salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salmon Prep
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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Salt and pepper for seasoning
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4 salmon fillets, without skin (swap with trout or white fish if preferred)
→ Sauce Ingredients
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 yellow onion, chopped finely
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2 tablespoons butter
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5 ounces sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained
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3 cups fresh baby spinach
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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⅓ cup dry white wine (skip sweet ones; optional)
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1¾ cups half and half (alternatives listed below)
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½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (leave it out if dairy-free)
→ To Thicken & Finish
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
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1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional)
# Instructions:
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Warm olive oil in a big frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the salmon. Place it skinless side down first in the hot pan, cooking 5 minutes per side or until done to your taste. Take out and set aside.
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Using the same pan, stir melted butter into the leftover juices. Toss in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until it has a nice smell. Add in the diced onion next and cook until it's soft.
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If you're using it, pour in the dry wine and let it simmer until slightly reduced. Add the drained sun dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes to infuse those flavors.
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Bring the heat to low and pour in the half and half (or cream). Stir once in a while while letting it slowly simmer. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
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Drop in the spinach leaves and cook until they soften. Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese and give it a stir. Let it cook for another minute until the cheese melts evenly.
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If you'd like the sauce thicker, pour the cornstarch mix into the middle of the pan. Stir quickly and keep simmering until it reaches the consistency you want.
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Place the salmon back into the pan. Scatter parsley on top and spoon the sauce over the top of each piece. Serve however you like—maybe with pasta, rice, or veggies.
# Notes:
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Half and half is a mix of milk and light cream popular in the U.S. You can use equal parts whole milk and light cream to replace it.
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If you'd like a richer texture, switch the half and half for just light cream or heavy cream.
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This dish takes inspiration from Olive Garden's Tuscan Chicken but isn't a traditional Tuscan preparation.
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For those avoiding dairy, substitute with coconut milk (full-fat), a vegan butter alternative, and skip the parmesan.