This salmon recipe with creamy tomato basil gnocchi is a new staple in our house! It's creamy, delicious, and comforting in every bite
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. salt, divided
1 lb. gnocchi
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
1½ cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup fresh basil, sliced into ribbons + more for topping
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp. of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the salmon with garlic powder, onion powder, half of the salt, and black pepper.
Place the salmon, skin side up, in the skillet and cook until the fish is opaque almost halfway through before flipping. When the salmon is opaque almost all the way through the fish, transfer to a plate. The fish will continue to cook as it cools.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
While the water is boiling, add some more olive oil to the skillet along with the onions and garlic, cooking until the onions are soft and garlic is fragrant, then add the tomatoes and season with the remaining salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes burst. Add the broth and heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the fresh basil and red pepper flakes and simmer for a few minutes before tasting and adding more salt and pepper as needed.
Add the gnocchi to the sauce and stir to combine. Serve the tomato basil gnocchi in bowls topped with a piece of salmon, additional fresh basil, and parmesan cheese.
Crusty bread on the side is optional but recommended to soak up every bit of the yummy sauce!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/salmon-with-gnocchi-and-tomato-cream-sauce/