Creamy Salmon Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salmon
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4 salmon fillets (skin-off)
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (dried)
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¼ teaspoon black pepper (cracked)
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½ teaspoon Kosher salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil (split amount)
→ Cream Sauce
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
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¾ cup cream (heavy)
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½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (well drained)
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried)
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Optional: fresh basil for topping
# Instructions:
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Coat fillets with olive oil, then sprinkle with pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning.
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In a big skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high. Sear the salmon for about 3 minutes on each side until it gets a nice color. Set the fish aside.
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Using the same pan, sauté the garlic in melted butter for half a minute. Stir in the flour so it turns into a smooth paste.
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Pour in the chicken broth slowly and whisk along with the Parmesan and cream. Toss in the lemon zest, dried seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until the sauce thickens, adding more seasoning if needed.
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Put the salmon back in the pan and cook gently for 10 minutes on low heat. Sprinkle with fresh basil and some extra lemon zest, if you like.
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Enjoy warm over your choice of rice or noodles.
# Notes:
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Goes great with rice or pasta.
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You can prep the sauce early and warm it up before serving.