Marry Me Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Bliss Recipe
Marry Me Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Bliss is a luscious, Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets smothered in a creamy, flavorful sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, thyme, and Parmesan. This elegant yet easy-to-make recipe balances bright, tangy, and savory notes, making it ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a special weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 fillets skinless salmon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp sweet paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 cup basil leaves, chopped
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the Salmon: Generously coat the salmon fillets with sweet paprika, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld while preparing other ingredients.
- Prep Aromatics and Herbs: Mince the garlic cloves, finely chop the basil leaves, and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes to maximize flavor infusion in the sauce.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat the sun-dried tomato oil and unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned salmon and sear each side for about 3 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove salmon and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Build Sauce Base: Lower heat to medium-low and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried thyme, chili flakes, along with the remaining salt and pepper. Add tomato paste and blend well.
- Incorporate Flour and Deglaze: Whisk in the all-purpose flour until fully combined to thicken the sauce. Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer for 2 minutes while scraping the pan bottom to collect flavorful browned bits.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken and become silky.
- Finish Sauce and Reheat Salmon: Stir in lemon juice and chopped basil leaves, then adjust salt to taste. Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet and let them simmer gently in the sauce for 3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with extra basil, a sprinkle of chili flakes, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy the rich, savory flavors of this impressive dish.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon fillets with no skin for the best light and flaky texture.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Sun-dried tomato oil can be substituted with olive oil if unavailable.
- Serve with crusty bread, rice, or roasted vegetables to complement the creamy sauce.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently to prevent curdling.
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