This easy, healthy, Salmon in Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce goes from skillet to table in 30 short minutes. It’s a dish your entire family will want to devour and makes a great weeknight dinner.
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
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Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings:4servings
Ingredients
4salmon fillets, skin removed
salt and pepper to taste
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonshoney
3teaspoonsminced garlic
2teaspoonsItalian seasoning blend, or combination or dried thyme, basil, oregano and parsley
½cupjuliened sun dried tomatoes, (they come in a jar packed with oil, be sure to drain excess oil)
1cupchicken broth
½cuphalf and half , OR heavy cream (use heavy cream for a thicker, creamier sauce!)
⅔cupparmesan cheese
grated parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, cracked black pepper for topping, optional
Instructions
Season salmon with salt and pepper to taste on both sides. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted stir in honey. Add salmon to pan and cook 4-6 minutes on each side until caramelized around the edges and cooked through the center. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Add garlic, Italian seasoning, sun dried tomatoes, chicken broth, half and half or heavy cream, and 2/3 cup parmesan cheese to pan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, and continue to stir periodically until thickened and creamy (5-7 minutes).
Return salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the salmon. Top with cracked black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, fresh herbs if desired, and serve.
Notes
Serving suggestion:I like to serve this salmon with a side of rice pilaf and salad.