Marry Me Salmon Dinner - Urban Spatula

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 2 skinless salmon fillets

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - Salt, to taste

04 - Black pepper, to taste

05 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

→ For the Creamy Sauce

06 - 4 cloves garlic, freshly minced

07 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced

08 - 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth

09 - 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream

10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast

11 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

12 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ For Garnish

14 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Allow to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

03 - In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

04 - Add sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

05 - Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for approximately 3 minutes.

06 - Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce reaches creamy consistency. Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

07 - Return seared salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes until salmon is heated through and sauce thickens slightly.

08 - Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Hints:

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It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually just spent half an hour.
The creamy garlic sauce is so ridiculously good, you'll want to pour it on everything.
Salmon cooks fast, which means less time hovering over the stove and more time enjoying whoever you're cooking for.
It feels fancy enough for date night but simple enough for a regular Wednesday.

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Don't skip drying the salmon—moisture is the enemy of a good crust, and a good crust is what makes this feel special.
Taste the sauce before the salmon goes back in; this is your only chance to adjust the seasoning without it being awkward.
Salmon continues cooking even after you remove it from direct heat, so pull it out when it looks just slightly underdone—it'll reach perfect in the sauce.

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