Description
Marry Me Salmon is a captivating and delicious dish designed to impress during romantic dinners or special occasions. This salmon recipe features succulent fillets enveloped in a creamy sauce enriched with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. In just 25 minutes, you can create a gourmet meal that is simple enough for weeknight cooking yet elegant for date nights. Perfectly seasoned with dried herbs, this dish promises to become a cherished favorite in your household, bringing warmth and flavor to every dining experience.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed for best flavor)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients—mince the garlic and chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; add olive oil and butter. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove salmon from the skillet; add minced garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Return salmon to the skillet; let it simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Plate the dish garnished with fresh parsley alongside your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg