Marry Me Salmon with Sauce (Print Version)

Delicious salmon in creamy, tangy sauce perfect for dinner gatherings.

# Ingredients:

→ Fish

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets

→ Seasonings

02 - 1/2 tsp salt, divided
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
04 - 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes, plus more for topping
07 - 1 tsp dried thyme

→ Aromatics

08 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped, plus more for topping

→ Other

10 - 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes
11 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
12 - 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
13 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
14 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
15 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
16 - 1 cup heavy cream
17 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
18 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
19 - Freshly ground black pepper, for topping

# Steps:

01 - Season salmon fillets with paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
02 - Mince the garlic, chop the basil, and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
03 - Heat oil from the sun-dried tomatoes and butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add salmon and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
04 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, chili flakes, and the remaining salt and pepper.
06 - Add tomato paste and stir well, then sprinkle in flour and stir until combined.
07 - Deglaze the skillet with vegetable broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2 minutes.
08 - Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan until melted.
09 - Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, add lemon juice and chopped basil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
10 - Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes, spooning sauce over the top.
11 - Garnish with more basil, chili flakes, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - For extra richness, substitute some vegetable broth with white wine.
02 - Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
03 - Adjust chili flakes based on your spice preference.

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