Description
This Salmon in Creamy Red Pesto Sauce recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a special dinner or a quick weeknight meal. The salmon is seared to perfection and then smothered in a rich and creamy sun-dried tomato pesto sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Creamy Red Pesto Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked to your liking. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in sun-dried tomato pesto, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until creamy. Add lemon juice and combine.
- Finish the dish: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot over pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with roasted potatoes, sautéed spinach, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
