Marry Me Salmon
This exquisite dish features succulent salmon fillets seared and served in a rich, creamy sauce made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for impressing guests and family alike.
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 3-4 pieces salmon fillets, skin removed Look for bright colored, fresh salmon.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing the salmon.
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust based on your spice preference.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt To taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper To taste.
For the Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted chicken stock Use homemade or store-bought.
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes Packaged or homemade.
- 5 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded Grate it fresh for better texture.
For Garnish
- to taste fresh basil For garnishing before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Generously sprinkle half of the seasoning mixture over the salmon fillets and rub it in gently.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the salmon fillets for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken stock, scraping up any brown bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and the remaining seasoning mixture; combine well.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Return the seared salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over each fillet and cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes or until desired doneness.
Serving
- Plate the salmon on a serving dish, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with chopped basil.
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Notes
For best results, don’t crowd the pan when searing. Consider storing leftovers properly for next time.