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Marry Me Salmon recipe that will impress everyone!

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. Melt the butter in the same skillet and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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