Marry Me Salmon
A delightful salmon fillet dish enveloped in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, perfect for a romantic dinner or family gathering.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-on or skinless
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oil aromatic and heart-healthy
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 3 cloves 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
- 1 cup 1 cup heavy cream creates a velvety sauce
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for spice
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, carefully place the salmon fillets, skin-side up, in the hot pan.
- Sear for 4-6 minutes, until golden and crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Stir in the fresh basil. Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for a minute before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve a perfect sear. This recipe can be adapted for different herbs or for a lighter version using Greek yogurt or cashew cream.