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Sun-Dried Tomato Marry Me Salmon

Sun-Dried Tomato Marry Me Salmon
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Sun-Dried Tomato Marry Me Salmon is a vibrant, flavorful dish combining tangy sun-dried tomatoes, a creamy sauce, and tender, flaky salmon. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for an elegant dinner or a quick weeknight meal. The rich sauce, infused with garlic, Parmesan, and fresh herbs, elevates the salmon to a restaurant-quality dish that’s nutritious and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Seasoning

  • 4 thick fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably oil-packed)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream (for dairy-free option)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (omit for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • Red pepper flakes, optional, to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Searing the Salmon: Place salmon skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden. Flip gently and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes, depending on thickness, until just cooked through but tender. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside to rest.
  3. Building the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour in white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Adding Cream and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Stir in heavy cream and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens. Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and silky. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
  5. Combining Salmon and Sauce: Return salmon fillets to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce over the top. Let heat together for 2 minutes to marry the flavors.
  6. Garnishing and Serving: Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped basil or parsley for color and freshness. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Let salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
  • Use high-quality oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for richer flavor and easier chopping.
  • Avoid overcooking salmon; remove from heat when it flakes easily for tender results.
  • Deglaze the pan thoroughly to capture all the flavorful drippings for the sauce.
  • Add fresh herbs at the end to keep flavors bright and vibrant.
  • Dairy-free option: substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and omit Parmesan or use vegan cheese.
  • You can prepare the sauce ahead and store separately; sear salmon fresh and combine before serving.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen up to 1 month.
  • Reheat gently on low heat or microwave at medium power to avoid drying or sauce separation.

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Keywords: salmon, sun-dried tomato, creamy sauce, quick dinner, healthy fish recipe, omega-3, elegant meal, dairy-free option, gluten free

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