Pan Seared Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce (2024)

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by Christina Cherrier–Updated Aug 7, 2020

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Updated Aug 7, 2020

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Pan Seared Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce – Rich and hearty but delectably healthy, this pan-seared salmon recipe is perfect for a dinner ready in under 20 minutes. Panfriedto a flakey perfection, salmon is crispy on the outside and drenched in a creamy and super fragrant sun-dried tomato sauce.

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Ingredients list Pan Fried Salmon with Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Sauce

  • 1 1/2 pounds (700g) salmon fillets, with or without skin
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, minced
  • 1 small jar (3-4 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced (reserve 2 tablespoons oil for the recipe)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup (250ml) half and half (or mix half milk – half cream for alighter cream)
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil (or Italian seasoning)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup (125ml)vegetable stock (1 crumbled bouillon cube with 1/2 cup water)
  • Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste

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Directions

1.Lightly season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a large non stick pan on mediumheat, searsalmon fillets in 2 tablespoons oil, 2 – 3 minutes on each side. Remove salmon from the pan and set aside.

2.In the same skillet add 2 tablespoons oil reserved from the sun-dried tomatoes jar, saute onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, red chili pepper flakes and dried basil for 1 minute until garlic fragrant.

3.Add vegetable stock to deglaze the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Add half and half to the skillet and stir until a creamy sauce forms. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

4.Add salmon back to the skillet and reheat for a few minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve over pasta, rice or bulgur. Enjoy!

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  • Natasha

    2022-04-18 23:28:56

    This dish is amazing. Be sure to add fresh basil at the end. I've made this for my parents anniversary and a number of times when cooking for others. Served over some al dente pasta its just to die for.

  • Emma

    2022-04-03 15:45:18

    So amazing!!! I will be making this over and over. Everything tastes beautiful together. I did sub in heavy cream because I didn’t have half and half! Yum

  • Lucia

    2021-12-31 21:58:11

    Sooo good thanks!!!!

  • Natasha

    2021-06-05 19:45:35

    amazing! Cant believe this has no reviews yet. I make it for special occasions. Chef's kiss.

  • Grazia Rivas

    2021-05-20 00:05:11

    Amazing delicious

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