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Marry Me Salmon

A rich and creamy salmon dish paired with sun dried tomatoes and garlic, perfect for impressing your dinner guests or loved ones.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets skin on or off
  • To taste Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream can swap with half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth can use vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese the more, the merrier
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes packed in oil are best
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • To taste Fresh basil for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for 2-3 minutes per side to achieve a golden crust.
  3. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
  4. Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the pan, sautéing gently for about a minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan.
  2. Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Bring the sauce to a gentle bubble, then reduce to a simmer.
  4. Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top, cooking on low until the salmon is just cooked through.
  5. Check for doneness by gently flaking the salmon in the center; it should be moist and tender.
  6. Top with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

You can customize the recipe with different proteins like shrimp or tilapia. For a dairy-free option, substitute cream with coconut milk or cashew cream.