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Creamy One-Pan Marry Me Salmon Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomatoes Dinner

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A quick and satisfying one-pan salmon dish with a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or romantic dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra virgin
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • A handful fresh basil, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until edges turn opaque and skin crisps. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove salmon to a plate and tent with foil.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 1/2 cup broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly, about 4-5 minutes.
  7. Stir in chopped fresh basil and red pepper flakes if using. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  8. Nestle cooked salmon back into the sauce. Warm through for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately, spooning creamy sauce over salmon and garnishing with extra basil or Parmesan if desired.

Notes

If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash more broth or cream to loosen it. Avoid burning garlic by cooking on moderate heat. Pat salmon dry for a crispy sear. Use a fish spatula for easier flipping. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently on stovetop.

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Keywords: salmon, creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, one-pan, quick dinner, easy recipe, seafood, healthy fats, weeknight meal

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