Creamy Salmon Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salmon
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4 pieces of salmon without skin
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2 teaspoons of dried Italian herbs
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½ teaspoon of coarse salt
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¼ teaspoon of freshly crushed black pepper
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2 tablespoons of olive oil, split into two portions
→ Creamy Sauce
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2 teaspoons of finely chopped garlic
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¾ cup of rich heavy cream
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3 tablespoons of butter
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3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
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1/2 a cup of sun-dried tomatoes, thoroughly drained
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1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 1/2 cups of chicken broth
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1 teaspoon of lemon zest
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1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs
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A handful of fresh basil leaves for decorating the dish
# Instructions:
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Use a brush to coat the salmon pieces with olive oil, then sprinkle with dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to taste
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Warm up 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a big pan set to medium-high heat. Sauté each piece of fish for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown, then take them out of the pan
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In the same pan, melt the butter and stir in the garlic. Let it cook for just about half a minute, then mix in the flour to create a thick paste
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Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, the Italian seasoning, and lemon zest. Add any extra seasoning if needed, then let it cook until it turns creamy and thick
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Lower the heat to medium-low and add the salmon back to the sauce. Let everything simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add some fresh basil on top before serving, and maybe more lemon zest if you'd like
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Dish it out nice and warm, serving it on a bed of your favorite pasta or rice
# Notes:
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This dish is delicious when served with pasta or rice
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If you want, you can make the sauce ahead of time and just warm it up when ready