Marry Me Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz / 170 g) salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup (70 g) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 3/4 cup (75 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil