Description
A luxurious one-pan dish featuring tender seared salmon fillets nestled in a creamy sun-dried tomato, garlic, and Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a quick weeknight meal, this recipe combines elegance and simplicity with rich, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter until melted and foamy.
- Place salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if using. Cook for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 4–5 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, thyme, and basil. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top to warm through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
To make dairy-free, use plant-based butter, cream, and nutritional yeast.
This sauce pairs well with chicken or shrimp as alternatives to salmon.
Add spinach or kale for a boost of greens.
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the sauce.
Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth or cream; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
