Flavorful Salmon All’Arrabbiata Recipe Perfect for Dinner
A bold and fiery dish combining flaky salmon with spicy arrabbiata sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or dinner parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each, skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed or diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: splash of white wine
- Optional: sprinkle of parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a cast-iron skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, add an extra tablespoon of olive oil, and sauté minced garlic with red chili flakes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes and stir in tomato paste. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to thicken the sauce.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, stir in a splash of white wine for added acidity.
- Nestle the salmon fillets into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top and let it simmer for 3 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the dish, and serve immediately.
Notes
[‘For perfectly crispy salmon skin, ensure the skillet is hot before adding the fillets.’, ‘Adjust chili flakes to suit your spice preference.’, ‘If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it.’, ‘Remove salmon from heat as soon as it’s opaque and flakes easily with a fork.’, ‘Fresh basil adds a sweet, herbal note that balances the heat.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
Keywords: salmon, arrabbiata, spicy, Italian, dinner, easy recipe, seafood, healthy, gluten-free