Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Pan Seared Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce. This quick and elegant dish features crispy salmon fillets topped with a rich, creamy sauce bursting with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and fragrant garlic. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, this recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place salmon skin-side down and sear for about 6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove salmon from the skillet. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Simmer for a couple of minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and mix in fresh basil.
- Return salmon to the skillet to coat with the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or kale into the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.