Italian Style Salmon Fillets With Vodka Sauce

Name: Italian Style Salmon Fillets With Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 lbs salmon fillets; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 4 -6 plum tomatoes, cored and chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped; 1 lb asparagus, tips only; 3 -4 tablespoons vodka; 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 6 -8 ounces heavy cream; salt and pepper, to taste; fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs salmon fillets
1 small red onion, finely chopped
4 -6 plum tomatoes, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
1 lb asparagus, tips only
3 -4 tablespoons vodka
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
6 -8 ounces heavy cream
salt and pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, chopped

1
heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat, until almost smoking.
2
Add the salmon fillets and sear to brown, about 3 minutes a side.
3
Add the onion , plum tomatoes, chives, asparagus tips and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
4
Add vodka, tipping the pan toward the flame to ignite. Continue cooking until the flame goes out and the alcohol is burned off.
5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, grated cheese and enough heavy cream to create a pink sauce.
6
Cook an additional 1-2 minutes, or until fish is cooked through.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Remove the fish to serving plates and continue cooking and stirring the sauce to thicken if desired.
9
Pour sauce over the fish and garnish with fresh parsley.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 lbs salmon fillets, 1 small red onion, finely chopped, 4 -6 plum tomatoes, cored and chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Style Salmon Fillets With Vodka Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!