Description
A heartwarming salmon dish with a creamy, tangy sauce that brings families together at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 salmon fillets, skin removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chicken stock, unsalted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the seasonings in a small bowl.
- Rub half of the seasoning mix into the salmon fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove salmon and set aside.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Deglaze with chicken stock, scraping up the brown bits, and simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Simmer sauce until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Serve with simple sides like roasted asparagus or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg