Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon
This pan-seared salmon is cooked in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with garlic and Parmesan, creating a dish full of bold, savory flavors. It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick but satisfying meal. The sauce coats every bite, making it a great choice for serving over pasta, rice, or vegetables.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 586kcal
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 4-6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Slice the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and set them aside, reserving the oil from the jar.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.4 salmon fillets, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Heat the reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon fillets for three to four minutes per side until cooked through, then transfer them to a plate.1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- Lower the heat to medium, then sauté the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for about 30 seconds until fragrant and softened.4 cloves garlic, 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Pour in the broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, then stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes, letting the sauce simmer until thickened.1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Return the salmon fillets to the pan, spooning the sauce over them, and let them warm through for about two minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice, adjust the seasoning if needed, and serve immediately over rice or pasta with plenty of sauce.1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Notes
- Half-and-half can be used for a lighter sauce, but it won’t be as rich. Canned coconut milk works as a dairy-free option, though it will add a slight coconut flavor.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 1640mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1298IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 4mg
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