Description
Marry Me Salmon is the perfect dish to impress your loved ones with its rich flavors and creamy sauce. This quick and easy recipe features tender salmon fillets topped with a sumptuous blend of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. Whether it’s a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a cozy night in, this dish transforms an ordinary meal into an extraordinary experience. Ready in just 25 minutes, Marry Me Salmon is not only delicious but also healthy, packed with protein and healthy fats. Serve it alongside fresh salads or grains for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop sun-dried tomatoes and mince garlic.
- Sear salmon: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, cooking skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook another 3-4 minutes.
- Make sauce: Remove salmon; add garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, thyme, and basil; simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and heat through for an additional minute.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 96mg