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Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Salmon – Elegant & Easy!

This Marry Me Salmon is a creamy, rich, and irresistible dish that combines perfectly seared salmon with a luscious garlic-infused sauce. With hints of Dijon mustard, honey, and red pepper flakes, this dish brings together buttery, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors that will make you fall in love at first bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon:
  • 4 salmon fillets approximately 6 ounces each
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Sauce:
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon:
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the salmon fillets on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down. Sear for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Creamy Sauce:
  1. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and release any browned bits.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, honey, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Combine and Bake:
  1. Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over them.
  2. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Finish and Serve:
  1. Remove the skillet from the oven. Drizzle the lemon juice over the salmon and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
  2. Serve the salmon fillets with the creamy sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk.
  • For extra spice, add more crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot honey.
  • Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
  • Pairs well with: Garlic mashed potatoes, buttered pasta, or a crisp green salad.

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