Pan Seared Salmon in Garlic Mascarpone Sauce - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 4 skinless salmon fillets
• 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (completely drained, oil reserved for cooking)
• 1 jar (280 g/10 oz) roasted bell peppers (excess oil drained)
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 ounces mascarpone (at room temperature)
• 1.5 ounces grated parmesan
• ¾ cup cream 20% fat (or heavy cream, at room temperature)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• salt
• black pepper
• 20 basil leaves
• 2 tbsp chopped chives (for serving)
• 4 tbsp chopped almonds (for serving)
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (for serving)