Description
A restaurant-quality salmon recipe with a golden crust, tangy sun-dried tomato sauce, and bold herbs. This romantic, creamy dish balances richness and freshness, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Salmon Fillets (2, 6-8 oz each, skin-on optional)
Avocado Oil (2 Tbsp, substitute with grapeseed oil)
Italian Seasoning (1 tsp, store-bought or homemade)
Garlic Powder (1 tsp, or 1 tsp fresh garlic)
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 tsp, adjust to taste)
Butter (2 Tbsp, unsalted preferred)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Chicken Broth (1 cup, low-sodium recommended)
Heavy Cream (1 cup, substitute with coconut cream)
Parmesan Cheese (1 cup, freshly grated)
Sun-Dried Tomatoes (½ cup, plain, not oil-packed)
Lemon Juice (2 Tbsp, bottled optional)
Lemon Zest (1 tsp, optional)
Fresh Parsley (to taste, optional garnish)
Instructions
Pat salmon fillets dry; brush flesh side only with mixture of 2 Tbsp avocado oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear salmon flesh side down for 4-5 minutes to form a golden crust. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, reducing by half. Add heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until thickened (5-7 minutes).
Stir in lemon juice and zest. Return salmon to the pan, spooning sauce over the fillets.
Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Use avocado oil for high-heat searing to avoid burning. Substitute sun-dried tomatoes with roasted red bell peppers for a smoky variation. Double the sauce if serving larger portions.
For a dairy-free option, omit Parmesan and substitute coconut cream for heavy cream.
Serve with lemon-wedge garnish for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Contemporary Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg