Creamy Sundried Tomato Salmon (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 3–4 salmon fillets, skinless and fresh
02 - 2 tbsp of olive oil

→ Seasoning Mix

03 - 1 tsp of garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp of dried basil
05 - 1 tsp of onion powder
06 - 1/4 tsp of ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 tsp of salt
08 - 1/2 tsp of dried thyme
09 - 3/4 tsp red chili flakes

→ For the Creamy Sauce

10 - 1 cup chicken broth, unsalted
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 5 garlic cloves, chopped finely
13 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped into small bits
14 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
15 - A few fresh basil leaves for topping

# Instructions:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, stir together the onion powder, salt, thyme, basil, chili flakes, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly blended.
02 - Use half the seasoning blend to coat both sides of the salmon fillets evenly.
03 - On medium-high heat, warm up olive oil in a large frying pan. Lay the salmon fillets in the pan with the flesh side down and let it cook around 5 minutes per side so both sides turn golden and crispy. Remove and set the fish aside.
04 - Turn the heat low on the same skillet and toss in your minced garlic and the bits of sun-dried tomato. Stir gently for 1-2 minutes until you can smell their aroma. To make it extra flavorful, pour in a little oil from the sun-dried tomato jar if you have it.
05 - Pour the chicken broth into the pan and use your wooden spoon to gently scrape up the bits stuck to the pan. Stir in the cream, parmesan, and the other half of your seasoning mixture until the sauce comes together smoothly.
06 - Turn the heat to medium-low and let the sauce bubble gently, allowing it to thicken up over 10–15 minutes. Taste it and adjust with more salt or black pepper if you think it needs it.
07 - Nestle the salmon back into the creamy sauce, making sure you spoon some sauce over the top of the fish. Let it cook for 3-5 minutes more — shorter for medium, longer if you prefer well-done. Decorate the plate with fresh basil leaves before serving.

# Notes:

01 - This flavorful salmon recipe gives you a perfect fancy dinner for a date night or any big celebration!
02 - Want to save time? Make the sauce in advance and reheat it gently just before adding the salmon.

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