Description
Marry me salmon brings together a creamy, mouthwatering blend of flavors that make dinner feel special without complicated prep. Tender fish nestled in a rich sauce means you can impress your guests with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
Instructions
- Grab a paper towel and thoroughly pat your 4 salmon fillets until completely dry. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika evenly across both sides of the fillets.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place salmon skin-side down, cooking for exactly 4 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Flip salmon and sear the opposite side for 2-3 minutes at the same temperature. Transfer fillets to a separate plate, keeping them warm.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, stirring for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Toss ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute. Pour 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup chicken broth, mixing thoroughly.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Nestle seared salmon back into the skillet, gently coating each fillet with sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil. Serve immediately while sauce is hot and creamy.
Notes
- Pat salmon completely dry to achieve a gorgeous golden sear that locks in flavor and creates a beautiful crispy exterior.
- Use high-quality parmesan cheese and freshly minced garlic for maximum depth and richness in the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and reduce the butter quantity by half.
- Gluten-free diners can substitute Italian seasoning with a blend of dried oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary for the same herbal profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg