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Marry Me Salmon

An elegant salmon dish with creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil, perfect for weeknights or small gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets, skin-side down, and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  2. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Return seared salmon fillets to the skillet. Spoon sauce over salmon and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and flaky.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot, pairing with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

Patience in drying the salmon is key to achieving a good sear; do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist.