Description
Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a simple yet impressive dish featuring tender, flaky salmon paired with smoked turkey bacon and a luscious plant-based creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs. This flavorful recipe delivers a rich and creamy texture with balanced tastes, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (fresh or thawed, skin-on)
- 6 strips smoked turkey bacon
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen spinach leaves
- 1 cup plant-based cream (cashew or oat-based)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare and Season the Salmon: Pat your salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground pepper to lock in moisture and build flavor during cooking.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the smoked turkey bacon strips and cook until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the flavorful fat in the pan for the salmon and sauce.
- Sear the Salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet with the reserved fat. Cook for about four minutes on the first side to create a crispy skin, then flip and cook another two to three minutes until just cooked through. Remove salmon and keep warm.
- Prepare the Creamy Tuscan Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Toss in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach leaves, stirring until wilted. Pour in the plant-based cream, add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and natural gelling agent. Stir continuously and simmer until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Combine and Finish: Add the cooked smoked turkey bacon back into the sauce along with fresh chopped basil and oregano. Nestle the salmon fillets into the sauce and spoon sauce over them. Heat together for two minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh or well-thawed salmon fillets for best texture and flavor.
- Cook salmon in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding and ensure even searing.
- Add natural gelling agent gradually to avoid overly thick sauce.
- Season the sauce as you go, adjusting salt, pepper, and vinegar to balance flavors.
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing and sautéing
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Salmon, smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, quick dinner, gluten free
