Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon

🧄 Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (skinless or skin-on, ~150g each)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon fillets and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic and onion until soft.
4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst (about 3–4 minutes).
5. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
6. Pour in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
7. Return salmon to the pan, spoon sauce over the fillets, and cook 2 more minutes.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.