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Perfect Marry Me Salmon Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy salmon recipe featuring a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with garlic and herbs, perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), preferably wild-caught
  • ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup heavy cream (180 ml)
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or fresh parsley)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, chopped basil, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until well blended and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce evenly over the seared salmon fillets in the skillet.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Do not overheat cream before baking to prevent separation. Check salmon at 7 minutes to avoid overcooking. Sauce can be stirred gently if too thin after baking. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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