Description
This Marry Me Salmon is rich, creamy, and irresistibly delicious—one bite, and you’ll be hooked! With tender, flaky salmon cooked in a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, this dish is perfect for date nights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
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Melt the butter in the same skillet and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes before adding the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
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Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the fillets. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and the salmon is fully cooked.
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Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make it dairy-free: Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Pairing ideas: Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired