Marry Me Salmon Recipe: A Culinary Delight Recipe
Marry Me Salmon is a luxurious and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets cooked in a rich, creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon, and aromatic Italian seasonings. This recipe offers a perfect balance of creamy indulgence and fresh herbal notes, making it ideal for romantic dinners or impressing guests with a gourmet seafood experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets: Lightly sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides of the salmon fillets to enhance their natural flavor.
- Cook salmon in skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and the salmon is mostly cooked through.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the salmon is cooked just through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Prepare the creamy sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine with the garlic and pan drippings to build flavor.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, allowing the sauce to simmer gently.
- Simmer to thicken: Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- Return salmon to skillet: Place the cooked salmon fillets back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat well.
- Simmer together: Allow the salmon to simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes so the flavors infuse and the fish stays warm.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped basil over the top for a bright, herbal finish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check salmon doneness; aim for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half or coconut milk for heavy cream.
- To thicken the sauce more, simmer a few extra minutes or add a cornstarch slurry.
- Pat salmon dry before cooking for crispier skin.
- Experiment with herbs like thyme or rosemary for additional aroma.
- Frozen salmon can be used if fully thawed before cooking.
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