Salmon in Creamy Sundried Tomato Sauce is prepared with salmon fillets in a creamy pan sauce prepared with heavy cream, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Servings : 6
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
1-½poundssalmon fillets,skin ON or OFF, see my notes
Salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
1smallyellow onion,finely diced
3clovesgarlic,minced or pressed
1jar (4-ounces) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, and tomatoes chopped or sliced, reserve 2 tablespoons oil for the recipe
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat.
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Add salmon to the heated oil and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until cooked 3/4-of the way UP. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fillet.
Using a fish spatula, carefully flip over the salmon and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, or until cooked through. To check for doneness, you can use an instant read meat thermometer; salmon is done when the thickest part of the salmon registers at 145˚F.
Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet add 1 tablespoon of the reserved sun-dried tomatoes oil and heat it over medium heat.
Add onions and cook for a minute. Add the remaining tablespoon of sun-dried tomatoes oil only if needed.
Stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add vegetable broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the heavy cream. Cook until heated through. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.
Add salmon back to the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes, or until the sauce is a bit thickened.
Remove skillet from heat; let stand couple minutes. Note that the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Spoon sauce over the salmon fillets.
Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Salmon with skin ON or OFF? This is up to you, however, I like to use fillets with the skin on because it's easier to keep the fillets from falling apart while cooking.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.