Marry Me Salmon Creamy Sauce (Printer-friendly)

Golden seared salmon with a luscious parmesan cream sauce featuring sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ For Searing

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Cream Sauce

05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
08 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ To Finish

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat salmon fillets completely dry using paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, pressing gently to adhere.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add salmon fillets and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
04 - Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
05 - Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
06 - Add fresh lemon juice to the sauce. Return salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon sauce generously over each piece. Simmer for 2 minutes until salmon is heated through.
07 - Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or parsley. Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A rich restaurant quality sauce that comes together in under 10 minutes
  • The perfect balance of tangy sun dried tomatoes against velvety cream
  • Impressive enough for date night but easy enough for Tuesday
02 -
  • The sauce thickens quickly once you add the cream, so keep stirring and do not walk away
  • Sun dried tomatoes packed in oil need a quick blot on paper towels before chopping
03 -
  • Room temperature salmon fillets sear more evenly than cold straight from the fridge ones
  • Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge instead of buying pre grated for better melting

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