Description
This Marry Me Salmon recipe is a luxurious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special dinner at home. Tender salmon fillets are seared to perfection and then smothered in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat dry the salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the salmon, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer.
- Finish Cooking: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer until fully cooked.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
