Description
Marry Me Salmon is a creamy, elegant, and irresistibly flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets in a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce. It’s quick enough for weeknights yet special enough for date night or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless or skin-on, about 6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for another 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use light cream or coconut cream for a lighter version.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Swap salmon with chicken breasts or shrimp if desired.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies and texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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