"Marry Me" Salmon

This rich, creamy sauce went viral under the premise that no one who has tried it has ever said no to a marriage proposal.

Ingredients: serves 2

• 3-4 salmon fillets
  
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  
• Extra virgin olive oil
  
• Black pepper
  
• Salt 
  

For the “Marry me” sauce:

• 4 garlic cloves
  
• 12 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  
• Chili flakes
  
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  
• 1 tablespoon wheat flour
  
• 100 ml water (or broth)
  
• 200 ml heavy cream
  
• 40 g grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  
• Fresh basil
  
• Black pepper
  
• Salt

Preparation:

1. It’s very easy to make, and while the original recipe was for chicken, it has been adapted for almost any protein. 
   
2. We need 3 salmon fillets, 1 or 2 per person; we’ll remove their skin, though you can obviously ask for skinless ones at the fishmonger.
3. In a bowl, add a couple teaspoons of sweet paprika, a couple teaspoons of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix well and season the salmon on both sides.
4. Heat a 24 cm Hybrid cell skillet over heat, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and sear the salmon for 4 minutes per side.
5. In the same oil, add 4 minced garlic cloves and lightly brown them. Next, add 12 chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, a little fresh thyme,  chili flakes to taste, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
6. Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of wheat flour, and toast for a few minutes. Pour in 100 ml water or vegetable broth, mix well, and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Pour in 200 ml heavy cream, 40 g grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix and add a handful of chopped fresh basil. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 4 minutes. Once time is up, add a few more chili flakes, a little black pepper, and chopped fresh basil.

Perfect dish, and a spectacular sauce that will make everyone fall at your feet.