Description
Marry Me Salmon is a luxurious yet simple dish that features tender salmon fillets bathed in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. With a hint of Italian flavors and a touch of freshness from basil and lemon, this dish is sure to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season and Sear Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden.
- Prepare Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, then stir in cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Combine and Simmer: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with basil and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and skip the Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
