Marry Me Salmon Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 3 to 4 salmon fillets, skin removed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For the Sauce

10 - 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
13 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
14 - 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
15 - Fresh basil, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Rub half of the seasoning mix onto both sides of the salmon fillets.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets flesh-side down and sear for about 5 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet. Optionally, add a splash of the sun-dried tomato oil. Sauté on low heat for 1-2 minutes.
05 - Pour in the chicken stock and deglaze the bottom of the pan by scraping up any brown bits.
06 - Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and the remaining seasoning mix. Mix thoroughly.
07 - Raise heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
08 - Place the seared salmon back into the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the salmon and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, depending on desired doneness.
09 - Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For a richer flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes during sautéing.