Description
A rich, creamy, garlicky salmon recipe that feels like a special occasion dinner. Tender salmon fillets are cooked to perfection and bathed in a luxurious sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and a hint of red pepper. This dish impresses guests and family alike, and it’s simple enough for a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic until fragrant, add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning and add lemon juice.
- Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer for 1–2 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is hot before searing salmon for a golden crust.
- Let salmon rest briefly after cooking for maximum juiciness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Pair with light sides to let the salmon and sauce shine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared, stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg