Description
Indulge in a romantic dinner with this Marry Me Salmon recipe that features tender salmon fillets in a creamy, sun-dried tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy date night at home!
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed if desired
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Salmon: Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Sear Salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and sauté garlic. Pour in chicken broth, simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Return salmon to the pan, spoon sauce over fillets. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with basil or parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a pescatarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
