Description
Marry Me Salmon is a creamy, flavorful salmon dish made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, and a touch of cream. It’s a quick and easy one-pan dinner that’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon, skin-side down if applicable, and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and thyme. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use jarred sun-dried tomatoes in oil for added flavor.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level.
- Use skinless salmon if preferred, but searing skin-on gives a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
