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. Pan fried to 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 a lighter 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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Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Directions
1. Lightly season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a large non stick pan on medium heat, sear salmon 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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Nauman
2025-03-30 14:18:58
Foolproof recipe. Absolutely delicious and the basic sauce can be adapted to use crème fraiche, or wilted spinach, or peas. I’ve substituted the salmon for chicken thighs and diced chicken breast. Can’t recommend this recipe highly enough.
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
